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NEWS: Stewardship, 25 September, 2024
Call to reduce ‘burden’ of UK Stewardship Code
London’s Capital Markets Industry Taskforce asks watchdog to move from ‘apply and explain’ model to ‘comply or explain’.
INSIGHT: Chief financial officer, 25 September, 2024
How to help your finance team evolve
Finance teams have a vital role to play in building sustainable businesses, and CFOs can help them step up to the challenge.
NEWS: NED Awards 2025, 24 September, 2024
Nominations open for the Non-Executive Director Awards 2025
Now more than ever, boards need non-executive directors with outstanding skills to help steer them through the difficult decisions ahead.
NEWS: Governance, 20 September, 2024
News round-up: this week in governance
House of Lords to debate UK audit reform; case study on Disney vs Trian activist investors; award for research into ESG and governance.
COMMENT: ESG and sustainability, 19 September, 2024
Why generalists are better at leading ESG strategy than specialists
ESG and sustainability strategy leaders need to have experience and a well-rounded appreciation of commercial imperatives.
NEWS: London Stock Exchange, 19 September, 2024
Governance professionals expect London Stock Exchange delistings
Financial Conduct Authority’s reforms to London listing rules do not fill business leaders with confidence, survey suggests.
NEWS: AI governance, 17 September, 2024
OpenAI looks at ditching nonprofit structure
With the company potentially valued at $150bn, CEO Sam Altman has held talks about putting in place a ‘for profit’ arrangement.
NEWS: Governance, 13 September, 2024
News round-up: this week in governance
Sir Nigel Wilson’s capital ideas for London; AI and governance; ICGN writes to Italy over board director election overhaul.
PODCAST: Inflation and interest rates, 12 September, 2024
Are expected US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts good news?
If the Fed reduces the headline rate, other countries will likely follow its lead, according to Board Agenda’s The Macro Memo podcast.
NEWS: Internal audit, 11 September, 2024
Internal audit code of practice to ‘restore trust’
The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors has published the code to boost independent assurance and bolster corporate governance.