News
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?
Compliance, 24 September, 2018
Compliance failures and diversity doubts
The revised UK Corporate Governance Code has emphasised the importance of board diversity, but there is consternation over corporate commitment to it as many firms fail to comply fully with reporting requirements.
Employee culture, 21 September, 2018
Ethics: Must have, not nice to have
Surveys reveal that UK employees are becoming less ethical, while their counterparts in Europe are under rising pressure to compromise their ethics. What to do?
Auditors, 19 September, 2018
Audit woes and reform wrangles
A fierce debate is underway over the future of audit. Could it be resolved with an independent body appointing company auditors?
Sports Direct board reshuffle, 18 September, 2018
Hellawell leaves Sports Direct as Ashley lambasts City and media
Keith Hellawell leaves Sports Direct after a tumultuous period; founder Mike Ashley hits back at media and City for backing company performance, yet “stabbing Sports Direct in the back”.