News
Insight: Risk, 20 November, 2020
D&O litigation on the rise amid host of emerging risks
Directors face liability over a range of new threats, with data breaches, executive misconduct and climate boosting D&O litigation claims.
NEWS: Disclosures, 19 November, 2020
Roadmap to mandatory TCFD reporting ‘should focus minds’
Some premium listed companies will see compulsory climate reporting as soon as next year. And experts warn that much work remains to be done.
NEWS: Research, 16 November, 2020
Audit fees increase when foreign investors become majority owners
European study finds that audit fees are 10.5% higher where the largest owner is foreign rather than domestic.
NEWS: M&As, 12 November, 2020
UK seeks powers to block foreign investment on national security grounds
The proposed Bill will present a potential hurdle for boards looking at investment or acquisition from an overseas suitor.
NEWS: Corporate reporting, 12 November, 2020
FRC says climate disclosures are ‘failing to meet investor expectations’
Review by the UK regulator finds there is “little evidence” that business models and strategy are being influenced by climate considerations.
NEWS: Webinar, 10 November, 2020
Innovation in a crisis: how to seize opportunities for growth
An upcoming webinar will look at how and why companies should maintain their focus on innovation even during a crisis like Covid-19.
NEWS: US election, 9 November, 2020
Biden presidency set to bring corporate governance shift
The election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris puts the spotlight on US corporate governance and the way businesses are run.
NEWS: Board expertise, 9 November, 2020
Dame Alison Carnwath: ‘We’d all rather look into somebody’s eyes’
Our latest podcast features City grandee Dame Alison Carnwath on limits to non-executive tenure and the challenges of remote recruitment.
NEWS: Board skills, 6 November, 2020
Digital expertise in the boardroom ‘improves company performance’
Study finds positive association between board-level digital expertise and company success, including the use of new tech in business models.
NEWS: Strategy, 5 November, 2020
Dividend payouts set to resume after pandemic-related cuts
Analysts predict UK firms are likely to pay out £32.7bn in dividends between now and June 2021—although many boards are debating the ethics.