Governance
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Risk management, 3 April, 2020
Covid-19 adds to an unprecedented landscape of risk
Audit committee chairs have already drawn risk management lessons from the pandemic. But their attention is also fixed on the issues that will remain long after the crisis is resolved.
Investor engagement, 3 April, 2020
Collaboration is key for the challenging AGM season ahead
With shareholder activism on the rise, boards must ensure they engage fully with investor concerns and demonstrate how they are addressing crucial issues.
Finance, 1 April, 2020
Pushback on buybacks as global brands postpone plans
Both WPP and Adidas have delayed plans to employ the controversial capital management tool, reflecting ongoing concerns in the UK and US about its use.
COMMENT: Covid-19 pandemic, 30 March, 2020
Who is an ‘essential worker’ at times of crisis?
Many workers deemed essential are on low wages and zero-hour contracts. This crisis is a reminder that we should value workers in all parts of the economy.
Regulation, 26 March, 2020
FRC warns firms to be candid about prospects of corporate failure
Watchdog says investors expect companies "to articulate their expectations of the possible impacts on their specific business” amid Covid-19 crisis.
COMMENT: Corporate governance, 24 March, 2020
Regulators must grant boards flexibility during Covid-19 crisis
The Institute of Directors would like to see urgent temporary measures implemented relating to board decision-making, company reporting and AGMs.
INSIGHT: Crisis management, 24 March, 2020
Boards must harness tension to succeed in a time of disruption
Boards need to learn to look inward and harness "positive tension" to avoid becoming dysfunctional during a crisis.
Corporate governance, 18 March, 2020
Regulators offer guidance on AGMs amid Covid-19 pandemic
Proxy voting, online shareholder Q&As and livestreaming AGMs are all possible measures to consider, according to the advice.
