News
Legislation, 22 June, 2017
Disquiet after governance reform fails to appear in Queen’s Speech
The absence of corporate governance reform details from the government’s legislative agenda has caused concern in the business community.
Green paper, 22 June, 2017
No corporate governance reform ‘talk’ in Brexit-focused Queen’s Speech
Queen’s Speech lays out legislative agenda for Theresa May, but ignores corporate governance despite the issue being at the heart of the prime minister’s social justice agenda when she first came to power.
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.