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Voting policies, 16 September, 2019
Board independence revealed as key issue for investors in 2020
Nearly two-thirds of investors say proxy adviser ISS should recommend voting against the election or re-election of a board chair if they are not “independent”, regardless of the overall independence of the board.
Policymaking, 13 September, 2019
PRI report reveals global shift to national sustainable finance policies
New laws and policy instruments show that investors, policymakers and companies are recognising the “imperative of responsible investing”, says CEO.
Legislation, 12 September, 2019
Campaigners call for German supply chain law to protect human rights
The German government is under pressure from groups including Oxfam and Friends of the Earth to introduce new legislation regarding global supply chains.
Company law, 11 September, 2019
UK directors’ duties ‘include ESG responsibilities’ says legal expert
Memorandum warns that directors' legal obligations under the Companies Act 2006 include consideration of environmental, social and governance factors.
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The number of withdrawn proxy proposals relating to the environment has risen significantly, suggesting boards are taking investor views more seriously.
Regulation, 5 September, 2019
Indian regulators work on new rules to halt auditor exodus
Indian financial watchdog launches consultation on the correct procedure for auditor resignations after a series of high-profile exits.
UK audit market, 3 September, 2019
Auditor resignations indicate new attitude to client selection
A series of high-profile auditor resignations suggest that UK audit firms are becoming more cautious about the companies they work for.
