Governance
Corporate culture, 18 April, 2017
Culture involves everyone, but begins with the board
Establishing a healthy corporate culture has never been more important, but many organisations struggle to get it right. ACCA has conducted research and developed a tool that can help.
Banking, 11 April, 2017
Barclays’ whistleblowing debacle will affect public perception of governance
Barclays’ whistleblowing disclosure affects not only the bank, but the perception of governance more broadly.
Governance reform, 7 April, 2017
Governance should aim at investment for greater good
The key focus of governance reform should not be on reducing the number of scandals, but instead on how to encourage risk-taking and investment in pursuit of a societal purpose, says think-tank Tomorrow’s Company.
Executive pay reform, 7 April, 2017
Transparency should be at the heart of executive pay reform
Executive pay levels have caused rows and debate across Europe. The answer for many is increased transparency.
Engagement, 4 April, 2017
LGIM toughens stance on climate change, diversity and pay ratios
Sustainability questions are on the rise from Legal and General Investment Management as the asset manager also spotlights executive pay and boardroom diversity.
Transparency, 29 March, 2017
European Central Bank urged to beef up governance
The European Central Bank is increasingly political and not technical, and needs to be more transparent about its decision-making, says campaign group.
Diversity, 27 March, 2017
Diversity now means more than gender
Boards have so far focused on tackling gender diversity, but the next frontier is a better mix of social, ethnic and educational backgrounds.
Corporate reputation, 22 March, 2017
Governance has biggest impact on corporate reputation than ever before
Research shows governance and citizenship are growing in importance for how companies are viewed by the public.
Executive pay, 21 March, 2017
Executive pay: time to revolutionise a faulty system
Executive pay is a minefield for both companies and directors, but research suggests we need a fresh approach so that remuneration is fairly structured.
Indian stewardship, 20 March, 2017
India to reform stewardship code
The Financial Stability and Development Council of India, a body chaired by the country’s Union finance minister, has proposed that a panel of financial regulators be formed to develop a new stewardship code for investors.