Risk
Public opinion, 21 May, 2020
‘Chairman contagion’ highlighted as growing reputational risk
Negative fallout from one organisation can seep into another via “chairman contagion”, according to a report on reputational risk.
Shareholders, 14 April, 2020
Warnings over risk of investor activism as boards focus on survival
Stock price falls have put some companies in a vulnerable position, while boards distracted by Covid-19 may not be prepared for activist intervention.
Risk management, 3 April, 2020
Covid-19 adds to an unprecedented landscape of risk
Audit committee chairs have already drawn risk management lessons from the pandemic. But their attention is also fixed on the issues that will remain long after the crisis is resolved.
Risk survey, 24 March, 2020
Leadership in risk: share your experiences
Board Agenda, in conjunction with the INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre and Mazars, would like to hear how directors across Europe are managing this crucial area of business.
COMMENT: Corporate governance, 17 March, 2020
Covid-19 is a new systemic risk. What are the implications for governance?
A long-term perspective—and a grounding in ethics and values more generally—should guide both investor and board responses.
Strategy, 13 March, 2020
ICGN issues guidance for investors amid Covid-19 pandemic
International Corporate Governance Network says investors should demonstrate support for companies and avoid demands for short-term gains.
Sustainability, 6 March, 2020
Investment Association calls for better climate risk reporting
It’s the latest warning that investors want to see companies explain the impact climate change will have on their business operations and future prospects.
Risk management, 4 March, 2020
Covid-19: UK business institutions and advisers set out likely impact
The Bank of England, the Treasury, regulators and professional bodies have been issuing assessments and advice regarding the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
Global risk, 18 February, 2020
FRC issues advice on coronavirus risk disclosures
UK watchdog says businesses with operations in affected areas should consider whether coronavirus should be included in their disclosures on material risk.
Non-financial disclosures, 13 February, 2020
UK government set to implement mandatory TCFD reporting
The prime minister reportedly wants the UK to “lead the way” on reporting climate risks, using guidelines from the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures.