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IPCC climate report, 10 October, 2018
Global warming: business on the front line
The IPCC’s stark warning about the rate of change needed to restrict global warming to no more than 1.5℃ intensifies the pressure on business.
Information, 8 October, 2018
Data ethics: defining the governance of artificial intelligence
Questions about the ethics of data use have provoked intense debate. Can artificial intelligence be governed to avoid exploiting the vulnerable?
Portfolios, 5 October, 2018
Overboarding is a growing concern
The departure of BTG’s chairman because of concerns about “overboarding” highlights a growing concern among investors.
Future leaders, 5 October, 2018
Tomorrow’s leadership, today: nurturing future leaders
The pace of change in technology and geo-political uncertainty has presented business leaders with unprecedented challenges. What does it take to lead companies in the current environment and how can the leaders of the future be nurtured?
Responsible investment, 3 October, 2018
Rise in firms taking responsibility for ESG
Responsible investment is on the rise, according to a global survey of investment institutions, but there’s still some way to go before it becomes the norm.
US governance and capitalism, 1 October, 2018
A new act in the performance of capitalism
US senator Elizabeth Warren has proposed reform that would mean sweeping changes to governance and capitalism in the US.
Tesla governance overhaul, 1 October, 2018
Elon Musk drops Tesla chairman role; and IG CEO leaves board
Elon Musk steps down from Tesla’s chairman role after an SEC settlement; and long-serving IG CEO Peter Hetherington leaves the board.
Future shocks, 28 September, 2018
Governance shaped by climate, tech and demographics
Two surveys out this week reveal the growing urgency for organisations to come to terms with the way governance is shaped by climate and other issues on society’s agenda.
Business models, 28 September, 2018
Employee ownership: a help or hindrance to UK business?
The shadow chancellor has proposed a move towards 10% employee ownership, while the CBI director-general describes the plan as a “wilful misunderstanding of business”. How could this work in practice?
Ethics, 25 September, 2018
Opinion split over the rise of the integrity officer
Integrity officers are increasingly becoming a fixture in large corporates, especially in the wake of various scandals. But are they really of benefit?