Governance

1. Japanese governance, 26 Nov, 2018

   Could Japan’s governance be improving?

   Since Japan introduced a corporate governance code in 2015, there may be signs that the country is improving its governance—but critics argue that it is a facade that hides the country's fallibility.

2. 15 Nov, 2018

   ICGN Global Stewardship Forum, London, December 2018

   The ICGN Global Stewardship Forum will address the how codes and rules are being implemented in practice, what ‘best in class’ looks like and how to enhance the quality of stewardship disclosures. 

Stock market regulation, 29 Oct, 2018

Is it time to apply governance rules to the AIM stock exchange?

The collapse of two AIM-listed companies recently have highlighted potential regulatory failings in the stock exchange, leading commentators to debate whether the market should tighten up its governance rules.



Leadership skills, 19 Oct, 2018

The governance revolution: time to take control

The very nature and definition of governance has evolved into a complex and critical beast. It's time for directors to grab it by the horns and take control.



Audit reform, 15 Oct, 2018

How do you solve a problem like audit?

Concerns about audit have triggered various investigations into the market’s workings, yet attempts to ‘improve’ audit quality—seem to be failing. So where now for audit reform?



Corporate governance, 12 Oct, 2018

Steps to strengthen boardroom culture, reputation and risk

The revamped governance code and guidance amount to a demand for cultural change in the boardroom. But how should boards change in order to better manage the risks associated with poor corporate culture?



Dual-class shares, 11 Oct, 2018

Balancing act: stock exchanges and dual-class shares

As stock exchanges allow dual-class shares in a bid to attract new listings, investors worry they that represent a “watering down” of listing requirements.



Audit, 11 Oct, 2018

Audit reform: which way now?

Audit firms may have hit the headlines because of their connection to failed companies, but a new book argues that they face more fundamental problems, which may affect their very survival.



Shareholder engagement, 10 Oct, 2018

How strong investor relationships stem from enhanced dialogue

Contact with investors should no longer be about winning support for policy decisions. It’s all about building deeper relationships, writes Mirza Baig, global head of governance at Aviva Investors.



Portfolios, 5 Oct, 2018

Overboarding is a growing concern

The departure of BTG's chairman because of concerns about "overboarding" highlights a growing concern among investors.

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