Regulation
NEWS: Annual general meetings, 8 May, 2025
Investors fear fully virtual annual general meetings
As the government considers allowing online-only AGMs, the ICGN warns of the risk to shareholder relations.
NEWS: International law, 6 May, 2025
Will the EU give the US a pass on its sustainability law?
The current political climate makes the enforcement of EU legislation in America unlikely, suggest academics.
NEWS: Proxy advisers, 30 April, 2025
ICGN weighs in on US proxy adviser hearings
Governance body points to ‘misconceptions’ about the extent to which proxies affect investors’ voting decisions.
NEWS: Anti-corruption, 25 April, 2025
Firms offered sweetener for self-reporting of suspected fraud
The UK’s Serious Fraud Office seeks ‘genuine cooperation’ with corporates to tackle bribery and corruption.
NEWS: Non-executive directors, 11 April, 2025
Institute of Directors launches non-executive director commission
Its aim is to help foster ‘a culture of responsible risk taking and effective governance’ and enhance trust in UK business.
NEWS: Directors' duties, 3 April, 2025
Japanese directors face personal liability over climate risk
As climate is officially a ‘material risk’, a report warns that Japanese directors are legally bound to ‘act with due care’.
NEWS: AI and the boardroom, 26 March, 2025
Corporate world has a ‘huge appetite’ for artificial intelligence
AI could change boardrooms to the extent that directors’ duties would change too, a panel of governance, technology and legal experts heard.
INSIGHT: UK governance law, 14 March, 2025
A guide to developments in UK governance law
Stay on top of the latest corporate governance legal and regulatory developments that may have an impact on your business.