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INSIGHT: 2024 AGM Season, 8 August, 2024
FTSE 100 sees investor approvals skyrocket
In the 2024 AGM season, for the first time in more than a decade, shareholders passed 100% of FTSE 100 management resolutions.
INSIGHT: Leadership, 8 August, 2024
How to handle a toxic boss
People don’t leave bad jobs, they leave bad managers. Workplace stress is more common than most people realise.
INSIGHT: Risk management, 8 August, 2024
5 reasons boards might struggle with risk
Recent failures in corporate governance raise questions about boards’ approaches to identifying and managing risk.
NEWS: ESG ratings, 8 August, 2024
UK to bring in ESG ratings regulation
Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, has announced there will be legislation aimed at increasing transparency in ESG ratings.
NEWS: Geopolitical risk, 8 August, 2024
US firms look to bring geopolitical expertise on board
As ‘geoeconomics’ moves into the forefront of corporate risk awareness, the effects are being felt at company level.
INSIGHT: Corporate sustainability due diligence, 7 August, 2024
Steps to a sustainable supply chain
The clock has started ticking on the implementation of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.
NEWS: Audit quality, 6 August, 2024
Watchdogs to keep tabs on private equity investment in audit sector
Private equity funding of audit firms is an emerging issue to watch, according to the Financial Reporting Council.
COMMENT: Audit reform, 5 August, 2024
A perfect storm of governance failings
The need for well-resourced independent assurance, backed by a strong audit reform and corporate governance bill, is stronger than ever.
INSIGHT: AI governance, 5 August, 2024
Are you ready for the EU’s AI Act?
This summer’s new regulations on using artificial intelligence, including generative AI, are set to have a significant impact.
INSIGHT: Cyber risk, 1 August, 2024
The paradox of cyber risk and business growth
Risk consensus and confidence in cybersecurity allow boards and organisations to innovate and drive the business forward.