News
Strategy and culture, 22 June, 2017
Research captures shift in purpose for global business
Research from EY reveals a shift in corporate culture and strategy, with two-thirds of board executives polled saying they are “profoundly rethinking” their company’s purpose.
Far East, 22 June, 2017
Malaysia releases new corporate governance code
Malaysia aims for improvements in corporate culture with a new corporate governance code, which demands an “apply or explain an alternative” approach.
Abenomics, 21 June, 2017
Japan’s big corporates shift to provide AGM agendas online
After substantial efforts to introduce good governance to Japan, the country’s listed companies have reached a milestone by providing AGM agendas online.
Pay and policy, 21 June, 2017
Germany to bring into force remuneration transparency law
Employees in Germany will have rights from next month to request information about the pay of co-workers. The new law comes amid debate in Germany about excessive executive pay.
Corporate fraud, 21 June, 2017
SFO brings fraud charges against Barclays and former executives
The Serious Fraud Office has brought conspiracy to commit fraud charges against Barclays and four former executives, including the former CEO John Varley.
Corporate culture, 20 June, 2017
European survey to reveal how boards are shaping corporate culture
A partnership between Board Agenda, Mazars and INSEAD aims to uncover how companies embed corporate culture, how it is monitored and whether the links between culture and performance are understood.
Anti-corruption, 20 June, 2017
Details revealed of new French whistleblowing protections
France aims for improved corporate culture with the introduction of new whistleblowing protections under a law set up to beat corruption.
Share class, 20 June, 2017
Index firm reviews membership role of non-voting shares
Institutional investors await the outcome of consultation on the role of non-voting stock in determining membership of FTSE Russell indices, following SNAP’s decision to float without a single voting share.
European Union, 19 June, 2017
EU companies to face new anti-money laundering obligations
An EU directive will aim to create improved corporate culture, with new regulations forcing companies to maintain records on beneficial owners.
Mining, 19 June, 2017
MacKenzie set to face shareholders after taking the chair at BHP
Ken MacKenzie has become the new chairman at the globe’s biggest mining group, but will face fresh pressure from activist investors for strategic change.