Governance
NEWS: Governance, 15 June, 2021
NBIM says China should tighten rules on corporate ESG reporting
Norges Bank Investment Management suggests Chinese firms would benefit from ESG guidance that refers to recognised international frameworks.
NEWS: Compensation, 8 June, 2021
UK and EU companies lead the US on ESG targets in pay deals
Study reveals 95% of UK and EU firms include ESG metrics in executive compensation plans, compared with 22% of US corporates.
COMMENT: Governance, 8 June, 2021
Why we need to redesign AGMs for the era of ESG
Covid presents an opportunity to overhaul the AGM process to reflect the increasing focus of companies and stakeholders on ESG issues.
NEWS: Research, 7 June, 2021
Ranking companies by corporate governance scores ‘improves standards’
A study into the effects of the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard also showed ranking firms boosted investment by foreign asset managers.
INSIGHT: Leadership, 3 June, 2021
Do CEOs matter?
The impact any CEO makes on their organisation turns on a complex interplay of factors, from culture, industry and personality to timing.
COMMENT: Investors, 2 June, 2021
Activists set their sights on underperforming AIM boards
A new paper suggests that AIM rules should be revised to encourage activism and better protect the interests of minority shareholders.
NEWS: Governance, 2 June, 2021
Shell climate plan ruling holds lessons for investors
Judge in court action brought by Dutch activists described Shell climate plan as “rather intangible, undefined and non-binding”.
INSIGHT: Strategy, 28 May, 2021
Liquid asset: corporate boards and water risk management
Water stewardship is increasingly important to long-term company profitability—and its governance begins in the boardroom.
INSIGHT: Leadership diversity , 28 May, 2021
What works? Achieving gender balance on executive teams
Creating an organisation where women hold senior leadership positions in proportionate numbers should be considered a major change programme.
INSIGHT: Strategy, 28 May, 2021
The challenges of balancing purpose with performance
Investors now expect firms to have a purpose that meets the needs of all stakeholders and delivers returns. It is a difficult equation to balance.