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COMMENT: Strategy, 1 December, 2021
Executive pay, sustainability KPIs and the climate crisis
Linking KPIs to sustainability targets results in complexity. A focus on corporate purpose is a better way to tackle climate change.
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COMMENT: Strategy, 22 November, 2021
How to build strong governance ahead of an initial public offering
An IPO sees a company open itself to the scrutiny of thousands of investors. A strong governance structure is essential to minimise risks.
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COMMENT: Incentives, 16 November, 2021
Predictable pay-outs expose the charade of performance-related pay
Incentive plans, share awards and bonus payments have become almost a guaranteed part of a chief executive’s pay package.
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COMMENT: Board effectiveness, 1 November, 2021
Good governance relies on gut instinct, not just rules
The DNA of companies varies significantly. This would suggest that there are many criteria of good governance.
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COMMENT: Governance, 18 October, 2021
A remixed roadmap for the future of board leadership
A recent report identifies the need for a new governance model that reflects the changing responsibilities of boards and their leaders.
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COMMENT: Stakeholders, 2 October, 2021
Corporate purpose: reasons for optimism, but vigilance is required
Many companies have acted in a compassionate manner since the pandemic began; others haven't. Corporate purpose has made the difference.
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COMMENT: Board expertise, 25 August, 2021
Accountancy professionals can help boards to rethink risk
Accountants can encourage boards to foster a sustainable mindset by keeping long-term values and all stakeholders’ needs in mind.
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COMMENT: Strategy, 19 August, 2021
The new hybrid workplace will need organisational glue
There is much to do to shape a hybrid workplace environment that is fully inclusive for those working remotely.
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COMMENT: Regulation, 12 August, 2021
We need clearer, more consistent information on ESG
US financial watchdogs are consulting on the introduction of ESG reporting for US companies. Nell Minow makes the case for better data.
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COMMENT: Ethical business, 11 August, 2021
The UK has gone from leader to laggard on business and human rights
As new laws emerge around Europe, it’s time for the UK to hold business liable for human rights abuses in supply chains around the world.
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COMMENT: Technology, 9 August, 2021
Why remote board meetings will survive the Covid pandemic
Zoom and Microsoft Teams have been godsends for my organisation and are likely here to stay, including for board meetings.
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COMMENT: Governance, 25 June, 2021
Workforce voice in corporate governance: where are we now?
FRC research into implementation of requirements on workforce engagement shows that progress has been patchy.
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COMMENT: Governance, 17 June, 2021
Boardroom coup at ExxonMobil is a global governance earthquake
A tiny activist hedge fund's success in reshaping the board at ExxonMobil is the most important corporate governance development in decades.
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COMMENT: Governance, 8 June, 2021
Why we need to redesign AGMs for the era of ESG
Covid presents an opportunity to overhaul the AGM process to reflect the increasing focus of companies and stakeholders on ESG issues.
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COMMENT: Investors, 2 June, 2021
Activists set their sights on underperforming AIM boards
A new paper suggests that AIM rules should be revised to encourage activism and better protect the interests of minority shareholders.
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COMMENT: Ransomware, 27 May, 2021
The new reality of ransomware attacks: better targeted, more damaging
Boards should be clear on how their organisation’s data and IT infrastructure is being protected against a ransomware attack.
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COMMENT: Strategy, 17 May, 2021
Organisational culture is the key to rebuilding trust in audit
Audit firms need to develop an organisational culture that empowers auditors to consistently and courageously do the right thing.
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COMMENT: Technology, 17 May, 2021
Fraud vigilance should be bolstered with the aid of technology
It's time for accountants to place less emphasis on "gut feeling" and let digital tools guide judgments in the fight against fraud.
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COMMENT: Regulation, 12 May, 2021
Dual-class shares threaten shareholder democracy and good governance
Despite City enthusiasm for dual-class shares, corporate governance is largely unworkable without equal treatment for all shareholders.
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COMMENT: Compliance, 5 May, 2021
The Secret NED: board compliance matters, even on the little things
Ensuring the right things are done while not being overly fussy is a tricky balance. But relaxing one’s guard can also be the wrong approach.