Governance
INSIGHT: Short selling, 10 August, 2022
How to beat short selling activism
What would you do if your company was targeted by short-selling activist investors? Communication is vital to prevent reputational damage.
NEWS: Board diversity, 9 August, 2022
US boards slow diversity with poor retirement policies
Only 6% of organisations have term limits for directors, and there is reluctance around mandatory retirement policies.
NEWS: Governance, 8 August, 2022
Ben & Jerry’s governance tested in court
Unilever, owner of the ice cream brand, is in conflict with the governance legacy put in place by Ben & Jerry’s when it changed hands.
NEWS: Governance, 5 August, 2022
News round-up: this week in governance
Audit firms’ complaints about fines; Carillion directors’ fines revealed; is it time to abolish the UK governance code?
INSIGHT: Artificial intelligence, 4 August, 2022
How to ensure governance of artificial intelligence (AI)
An ISO standard issued this year gives guidance to boards on the governance implications of adopting the use of AI in organisations.
NEWS: Cyber security, 4 August, 2022
Cyber security reporting falls short
UK companies are struggling to provide focused disclosures as cyber attacks continue to increase, says the FRC.
NEWS: AGM trends, 29 July, 2022
Virtual AGMs fall out of favour
Research shows companies seek in-person shareholder approval for their intentions, which this year often include climate transition plans
NEWS: Governance, 29 July, 2022
News round-up: this week in governance
FRC’s record audit fines; ‘absolutist’ views on ESG; BlackRock votes for fewer E&S resolutions; climate reporting; narcissistic CEOs.