Governance
UK politics, 10 September, 2019
Governance on the political agenda as general election looms
The last Conservative manifesto put governance issues front and centre; Labour has since been working on a reform agenda. How will these concerns be reflected in a general election campaign?
Investor pressure, 6 September, 2019
US boards increase engagement with investors’ ESG concerns
The number of withdrawn proxy proposals relating to the environment has risen significantly, suggesting boards are taking investor views more seriously.
Reputation, 2 September, 2019
Boards under media influence
Media coverage has a broad agenda-setting effect which should never be underestimated. Directors need to carefully manage their reactions to what they read.
Governance, 28 August, 2019
Debate over ‘shareholder’ or ‘stakeholder’ primacy goes global
The US Business Roundtable’s recent letter saw scores of chief executives sign up to a stakeholder model of governance. Around the world commentators have offered their analysis of the decision.
Board effectiveness, 27 August, 2019
Institutional investors ‘should confront failing chairs’ to fight private equity deals
Chief investment officer at Aviva Investors calls on institutional shareholders to hold leadership teams to account, and for boards to “defend themselves” against private equity acquisitions.
Executive pay, 21 August, 2019
Shareholders ‘don’t understand executive remuneration policies’
New research shows shareholders tend to approve remuneration policies while rejecting subsequent remuneration reports, suggesting a lack of clarity on how such policies work.
Sustainable business, 20 August, 2019
US business leaders pledge to ‘redefine corporate purpose’
Business Roundtable, a body whose members include the chief executives of Accenture and Amazon, has issued a new set of principles on corporate purpose and sustainable business strategy.
Executive pay, 19 August, 2019
FTSE 100 CEO pay falls as investors retain focus on remuneration policy
Median pay dropped from £4m to £3.4m in 2018 as companies bow to shareholder pressure on remuneration policy, according to research from Deloitte.
Integrated reporting, 9 August, 2019
Better Alignment Project maps the road to sustainability
Participants in the Corporate Reporting Dialogue have concluded a global market consultation on building better alignment between reporting frameworks.
Corporate culture, 6 August, 2019
If you want employees to speak up, show that you will listen
Effective speak-up procedures help boards to understand and improve their organisational culture. But employees won’t come forward unless they feel supported.