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COMMENT: Investors, 2 June, 2021
Activists set their sights on underperforming AIM boards
A new paper suggests that AIM rules should be revised to encourage activism and better protect the interests of minority shareholders.
NEWS: Governance, 2 June, 2021
Shell climate plan ruling holds lessons for investors
Judge in court action brought by Dutch activists described Shell climate plan as “rather intangible, undefined and non-binding”.
INSIGHT: Leadership diversity , 28 May, 2021
What works? Achieving gender balance on executive teams
Creating an organisation where women hold senior leadership positions in proportionate numbers should be considered a major change programme.
COMMENT: Ransomware, 27 May, 2021
The new reality of ransomware attacks: better targeted, more damaging
Boards should be clear on how their organisation’s data and IT infrastructure is being protected against a ransomware attack.
NEWS: Diversity, 26 May, 2021
S&P 500 appoints nearly 200% more black board directors in past year
ISS research shows 148 black directors were appointed to S&P 500 companies in the past 12 months, compared with 52 in the year to May 2020.
NEWS: Regulation, 24 May, 2021
Worker engagement report reveals ‘pockets’ of good practice
Few companies have put employees on the board, but those that have prove the option is “not incompatible” with UK governance.
INSIGHT: Leadership, 20 May, 2021
Diversity in the UK: progress on targets, but power imbalances remain
Despite progress in diversity at board level, a more critical lens is required to see past “quick wins” for long-term, sustainable change.
INSIGHT: Strategy , 20 May, 2021
Company purpose is more than a marketing slogan—it’s a new philosophy
Embedding company purpose requires businesses to think about every process their organisation operates—and accept that there will be trade-offs.
NEWS: Strategy, 19 May, 2021
Shell ‘say on climate’ vote set to fuel further campaigns
While 89% voted in favour of the energy giant’s climate action plan, a separate resolution saw 30% demand more ambitious targets.
NEWS: Governance, 18 May, 2021
Hong Kong reforms could see company directors’ details kept private
The Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA) warns that Hong Kong is running against global trends of increased transparency.