Governance
INSIGHT: Sustainability, 21 September, 2020
When corporate social responsibility is mostly for show
Under pressure to be good corporate citizens, politically endorsed firms in emerging markets often choose philanthropy over adopting greener practices.
NEWS: Investment stewardship, 16 September, 2020
Vanguard takes big names to task over pay and climate policies
Uber, Ocado, Alphabet and Rio Tinto are among the companies named in the global asset manager’s report into governance concerns.
NEWS: Finance, 15 September, 2020
Share buybacks criticised for ‘short-term self-enrichment’ of executives
Analysts say that increasing corporate debt is often tied to share buybacks, which in turn relates to the sale of stock by executives.
COMMENT: Corporate governance, 14 September, 2020
‘Tech emperors’ need effective checks and balances in the boardroom
The increasing complexity of tech firm ownership structures could, if unchecked, impact the ability of boards to provide strong and effective governance.
NEWS: Business issues, 11 September, 2020
Governance week: Rio Tinto, ESG, climate risk, Aussie audit
Investors lead backlash against Rio Tinto over destruction of Aboriginal sites. Plus a warning from ecoDa on sustainability, and analysis of Australia’s audit market.
INSIGHT: Research, 11 September, 2020
Women leaders are better at fighting the pandemic
The performance of women leaders in the Covid pandemic offers a global experiment in crisis management. Why has gender made a difference?
INSIGHT: Board responsibilities, 11 September, 2020
How directors should manage AI, GDPR and data privacy risks
Senior management need to have policies, processes and people in place to address data protection risks arising from AI and GDPR.
INSIGHT: Strategy, 10 September, 2020
Not business as usual: returning to the workplace after the pandemic
Amid the practical issues, organisations must rebuild connections between employees—and recapture a shared sense of purpose.
NEWS: Risk management, 9 September, 2020
Only 8% of UK businesses have ‘fully-fledged’ climate risk plan
KPMG report reveals firms’ lack of concrete climate risk plans and urges “more immediate action at boardroom level”.
INSIGHT: Governance, 9 September, 2020
Why succession planning should be part of a company’s corporate culture
Effective succession planning ensures continuity of leadership, promotes talent cultivation and reduces uncertainty for investors.