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Audit committees, 8 February, 2017
Investors reveal concern over audit tender exclusions
Watchdog says investors do not want firms shut out of the audit tendering process if they already provide services to a client.
Responsible investment, 7 February, 2017
Trump will not derail ESG investment, say experts
Donald Trump may call climate change a “hoax”, but ESG investment is driven by investors who see impact on the environment as key to financial results.
Technology, 7 February, 2017
Lack of cybersecurity expertise on FTSE 100 boards ‘alarming’
Just one in 20 FTSE 100 companies have board members with a specific cybersecurity or technology specialism, according to Deloitte.
Remuneration, 6 February, 2017
Investors aim to head off government intervention on executive pay
Investor group wants tougher action on executive pay, warning that government action could damage shareholder value.
Investors, 6 February, 2017
Sports Direct debacle prompts desire to change listing rules
Large institutional shareholders may consider a call to change UK listing rules to counter governance failings seen at Sports Direct.
Social media, 3 February, 2017
Twitter faces calls for user ownership
Small shareholders propose user ownership at Twitter as a bulwark against the pressures of Wall Street.
Company secretaries, 3 February, 2017
Uncertainty whether UK governance model is working
Poll reveals company secretaries believe “conflicting pressures” may be undermining UK corporate governance.
Banking, 2 February, 2017
RBS rejects call for shareholder committee
Bank turns down request for shareholder committee in favour of engagement with employees, customers and suppliers.
Investor Stewardship Group, 1 February, 2017
US investors reveal deadline for new governance principles
Investor group managing $17trn starts countdown to implementation of new governance guidelines, including the end of dual class shares and the introduction of annual votes for board re-election.
Shareholders, 31 January, 2017
US investors look to end dual-class shares
World’s largest investors seek to end use of dual-class shares.