Strategy
Climate change, 15 December, 2016
Task Force releases climate risk recommendations
Recommendations from the FSB Task Force calls on companies to disclose the effect of climate change on business strategy as well as describing boards’ oversight of climate risk.
Artificial intelligence, 13 December, 2016
Artificial intelligence revolution
Artificial intelligence (AI) is touted as the next big disruptive force in technology that will transform public services and business. Olly Buston assesses the benefits and risks.
FTSE 350 survey, 12 December, 2016
Ethnic diversity in the boardroom falls
ICSA’s Bellwether Survey reveals that ethnic diversity in boardroom has decreased while cyber-risk is rising.
Diversity, 9 December, 2016
Guidance on board diversity issued
ICGN publishes guidance on diversity that looks beyond gender.
Corporate culture, 7 December, 2016
The need to nurture business culture is here to stay
Nurturing the right business culture is critical, but needn’t be something to shy away from. Jérémie Guillerme of stakeholder communications consultancy Black Sun sets out some advice to get you on the right road.
Funding, 6 December, 2016
Corporate borrowers should be braced for refinancing headwinds
Since 2012 corporate borrowers have been able to source funding at prices close to historic lows, and banks have been keen to lend. But all that could change as uncertainty casts a shadow over the economy and new regulations begin to bite.
ICGN & IIRC conference, 6 December, 2016
Executives believe companies must think ‘beyond profit’
Joint conference between the ICGN and the IIRC highlights calls for alignment of governance systems and company reporting.
Executive behaviour, 1 November, 2016
Empowerment, not punishment, fuels ethical behaviour
To promote ethical behaviour, companies should emphasise community, not just consequences.
Reporting, 1 November, 2016
Insolvencies could be prevented, says pensions adviser
A report from Lincoln Pensions argues that current accounting standards for defined-benefit pension schemes in the UK are not up to scratch.
Climate change, 21 June, 2016
Businesses ‘vulnerable’ if they fail to confront climate risk
Academics insist business leaders need to take the Paris climate change agreement seriously or increase the risks to their business models.