2 December, 2021

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  1. NEWS: Governance, 1 December, 2021

    Watchdog highlights companies’ lack of progress on C-suite succession planning

    The UK financial regulator wants to see greater cohesion between succession planning, diversity commitment and board evaluations.

  2. NEWS: Research, 29 November, 2021

    Good ESG ratings make firms more attractive to long-term investors

    Study shows that companies with verified ESG ratings attract “financially sophisticated” investors with “long-term orientation”.
    Sir Donald Brydon

    PODCAST: Exclusive, 26 November, 2021

    Sir Donald Brydon on audit reform, career NEDs and board relationships

    While bemoaning the “glacial” pace of audit reform, he hails the pandemic’s transformation of communication between boards and employees.

    NEWS: Governance, 26 November, 2021

    News round-up: this week in governance

    Some reporting requires improvement; Wall Street votes on ESG; CEO pay “remains major concern”; and why the PM should stick to Peppa Pig.
    Board members discussing ESG

    NEWS: Report, 25 November, 2021

    Boards need dedicated ESG committees ‘as part of company strategy’

    Report for the Institute of Directors says boards need to integrate ESG into strategy and operations as a response to climate concerns.
    UK prime minister Boris Johnson

    NEWS: Politics, 23 November, 2021

    Institute of Directors rejects Boris Johnson’s comments on home working

    “It is not for government to second guess what is appropriate for each business,” says the IoD, after the PM criticised remote working.
    Businessman looking in his wallet

    NEWS: Pay trends, 22 November, 2021

    CEO pay falls by 9%—but LGIM issues warning over engagement

    PwC report shows executive pay has fallen; but LGIM says investor feedback on remuneration is being ignored.

    NEWS: Governance, 19 November, 2021

    News round-up: this week in governance

    Shell to shift its HQ; audit reforms continue to cause controversy; Korea introduces gender quota; and stock exchanges make net zero pledges.
    ransomware threat

    NEWS: Cybersecurity, 18 November, 2021

    FBI warns ransomware gangs are targeting M&A transactions

    US crime agency says the hard deadlines involved in M&A transactions pressures victims to pay up for fear of affecting stock values.
    non-executive directors waiting for an interview

    NEWS: Selection, 18 November, 2021

    New CEO appointments reflect ‘multi-dimensional role’ amid the pandemic

    Boards have appointed a greater number of women, non-nationals and candidates with an advanced degree or MBA during the past year.