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INSIGHT: Environmental risk, 27 July, 2020
A blueprint for business to transition to a nature-positive future
The pandemic shows that nature-related business risks are intensifying. A new report provides a route map for business action to safeguard nature.
NEWS: Finance, 20 July, 2020
UK dividends slashed by a ‘dizzying’ £22bn in Q2
The Covid-19 crisis saw dividend payments cut by 57% in the second quarter of this year, as many companies took action to protect balance sheets.
NEWS: Finance, 15 July, 2020
CVAs: flexible business aid or delaying the inevitable?
Big brands are using company voluntary arrangements (CVAs) to manage the financial impact of Covid-19. But experts warn they can damage the reputation of businesses—and directors.
INSIGHT: Compliance, 13 July, 2020
#MeToo continues: why sexual harassment is a growing litigation risk
US investors are using federal securities law to launch claims over sexual harassment policy compliance. Boards should take this seriously.
NEWS: Business trends, 13 July, 2020
Warning over boardroom composition as businesses adapt to Covid-19
A report from ecoDa cautions that current boardroom composition may not "respond to the imperatives" of the post-pandemic business environment.
NEWS: Due diligence, 10 July, 2020
Boohoo supply chain under scrutiny after Leicester lockdown claims
The fashion group's share price plunged amid concerns over working conditions in its UK supply chain, raising questions about transparency and due diligence.
NEWS: Board composition, 8 July, 2020
Axa introduces 33% gender diversity target for investee companies
Policy will apply to the developed world, with firms in emerging markets challenged to have at least one female director, or 10% of places on larger boards.
NEWS: Audit reform, 6 July, 2020
FRC issues principles for separation of audit from other services
The UK financial watchdog has announced that the operational separation of audit must take place by the end of June 2024.
