Board Expertise
Risk management, 14 February, 2019
A disruptive influence: how new technology is challenging boards
Technological advances are transforming not only product complexity and delivery but the shape of the financial services industry itself. The board’s understanding of AI and new technology—and the risks and opportunities it brings—needs to expand accordingly.
COMMENT: Board appointments, 29 January, 2019
The Secret NED: the long (long) list for choosing a new chair
The new non-exec on the board has to have something to do. Cue the comi-tragic process of how to find a new chair.
Investors, 21 January, 2019
Culture and intangibles top list of engagement concerns
Letters from State Street and BlackRock’s CEO Larry Fink indicate the emphasis investors now place on corporate culture and intangible assets.
Psychology, 21 January, 2019
Learning from and resolving boardroom conflict
Paul Randolph, barrister, professional mediator and expert in the psychological traits of conflict, examines the mindset of those who become entrenched in damaging boardroom disputes, and offers his expert tips on how to resolve matters quickly.
Senior independent directors, 9 January, 2019
Domino’s debacle poses questions for SIDs
The pizza chain is reportedly under pressure to replace its senior independent director. But what should SIDs be doing and how can the role go wrong?
Banking governance, 21 December, 2018
A healthy balance for parent banks
Boards of banks face an increasingly broad array of responsibilities when managing foreign subsidiaries, ensuring the parent company has control and oversight without sacrificing independence or creating a culture of complacency.
20 December, 2018
Tax transparency: compliance burden or reputation booster?
Boards could take the opportunity to turn transparency to their advantage. A penetrating light is being shone on the tax affairs of multinational entities—but tax transparency will encompass all businesses in time.
Whistleblowers & complaints, 20 December, 2018
Being prepared: The rise in internal investigations
Financial firms are involved in an increasing number of internal investigations. Boards must be ready to engage with the process should the need arise.
Governance structures, 19 December, 2018
Subsidiaries under scrutiny
In an era of tightening regulation and increased shareholder scrutiny, boards are increasing oversight of their satellite companies to ensure they operate within robust frameworks.
Board skills, 9 October, 2018
Harnessing conflict for boardroom success
Chairmen need to become accustomed to challenge and receiving feedback as corporate governance becomes more testing than ever before.