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NEWS: Incentives, 17 March, 2021
Linking pay to ESG targets ‘could have unintended consequences’
Around 45% of the FTSE 100 now have ESG targets in their bonuses and LTIPs—but a new study warns there are risks involved.
NEWS: Ethnic diversity, 15 March, 2021
Parker Review urges final push to meet FTSE 100 ‘one by 2021’ target
The “one by 2021” campaign to increase ethnic minority representation on UK boards has seen “significant progress”—but laggards remain.
NEWS: Ethics, 10 March, 2021
Ethics survey reveals global pandemic of misconduct
The pressures of the Covid-19 crisis are leading companies around the world to compromise ethical standards, researchers warn.
NEWS: Strategy, 9 March, 2021
Business leaders issue warning on governance rules and sustainability
Without the European Commission’s reforms, governance systems “will act as countervailing forces against achieving sustainability objectives”.
NEWS: Survey, 8 March, 2021
How has the Covid-19 pandemic affected board strategy?
Our latest survey aims to uncover how boards have reacted to Covid-19 and assess the impact on strategy and board priorities.
NEWS: Regulation, 4 March, 2021
Dual-class shares come a step closer in the UK as Lord Hill issues review
The report recommends pushing ahead with dual-class shares on the London Stock Exchange, with a consultation on the proposals to follow.
NEWS: Regulation, 2 March, 2021
FRC: many firms ‘not transparent about their compliance with UK code’
Issues identified include difficulties in describing how stakeholder interests are considered and failure to limit the tenure of board chairs.
NEWS: Executive pay, 1 March, 2021
Furlough cash adds to ethical dilemmas around executive pay
The Investment Association and investors Fidelity have both warned companies against excessive pay where furlough money has yet to be repaid.
COMMENT: Technology, 1 March, 2021
Will your next annual report come with installation instructions?
The FRC has been considering what cutting-edge corporate reporting looks like—and it involves virtual and augmented reality.
COMMENT: Guidance, 26 February, 2021
The purpose and practice of independent board evaluations
Should external board reviews serve to inform a continual process of improvement or provide an assessment of whether the board is effective?