News
Investors, 30 July, 2018
Stewardshop code adopted by vast South Korean pension fund
The National Pension Service in South Korea has voted to adopt a stewardship code that will see it engage more with companies.
Shareholder board representation, 27 July, 2018
ITV finance head to chair ITN
Christy Swords, director of finance and operations and ITV board representative at ITN, steps up to take the chair at ITN.
Sustainable boards, 27 July, 2018
Survey to reveal sustainability thinking among boards
Sustainability is now a headline issue, but how much progress has it made in moving to the core of business strategy?
Digital technology, 27 July, 2018
The technologies senior leaders plan to deploy in the coming years
Cloud computing is expected to take a back seat to artificial intelligence, big data analytics and blockchain, shows recent academic research conducted by INSEAD.
Sergio Marchionne, 26 July, 2018
Board moves at Fiat Chrysler/Ferrari; GAME Digital; and Smiths
Sergio Marchionne’s death leaves Fiat Chrysler and Ferrari to reshuffle boards; and finance executive Claire Urmston takes board roles at GAME.
Future of governance, 26 July, 2018
Next-generation thinking on governance can’t be ignored
Tapping into the thinking of young professionals on issues that affect business, society and the economy is a vital part of any evolutionary process. Corporate governance is no exception.
Corporate social responsibility, 25 July, 2018
When doing good garners bad press
Firms that engage in corporate social outreach should make sure they send consistent signals, or they risk their actions being interpreted as a sign of bad conscience.
Corporate responsibility, 24 July, 2018
Follow the rules of corporate obligation, and reap the rewards
Recognising corporate responsibility—moral and social—makes for a well-run company that is attractive to all stakeholders.
Executive pay, 20 July, 2018
Shareholders reject Royal Mail’s remuneration report
More than 70% of shareholders voted against the remuneration report for Royal Mail in one of the largest investor revolts seen by a UK-listed company.
Board moves, 19 July, 2018
Board moves at Speedy Hire; Barclays; and BTG
Speedy Hire gets a new chairman; and BTG’s new remuneration committee chair will have interesting discussions ahead, as a tranche of shareholders vote against recent remuneration policy.