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Leadership skills, 19 October, 2018

The governance revolution: time to take control

The very nature and definition of governance has evolved into a complex and critical beast. It's time for directors to grab it by the horns and take control.
Audit reform, 15 October, 2018

How do you solve a problem like audit?

Concerns about audit have triggered various investigations into the market’s workings, yet attempts to ‘improve’ audit quality—seem to be failing. So where now for audit reform?

Corporate governance, 12 October, 2018

Steps to strengthen boardroom culture, reputation and risk

The revamped governance code and guidance amount to a demand for cultural change in the boardroom. But how should boards change in order to better manage the risks associated with poor corporate culture?
Dual-class shares, 11 October, 2018

Balancing act: stock exchanges and dual-class shares

As stock exchanges allow dual-class shares in a bid to attract new listings, investors worry they that represent a “watering down” of listing requirements.
Audit, 11 October, 2018

Audit reform: which way now?

Audit firms may have hit the headlines because of their connection to failed companies, but a new book argues that they face more fundamental problems, which may affect their very survival.
Shareholder engagement, 10 October, 2018

How strong investor relationships stem from enhanced dialogue

Contact with investors should no longer be about winning support for policy decisions. It’s all about building deeper relationships, writes Mirza Baig, global head of governance at Aviva Investors.
Portfolios, 5 October, 2018

Overboarding is a growing concern

The departure of BTG's chairman because of concerns about "overboarding" highlights a growing concern among investors.
Corporate governance code, 3 October, 2018

Opinions of the code: The good, the bad and the missed out

Revisions to the UK Corporate Governance Code, published in July, have sparked mixed reactions from commentators. One thing is clear: the new code won't please everyone.
US governance and capitalism, 1 October, 2018

A new act in the performance of capitalism

US senator Elizabeth Warren has proposed reform that would mean sweeping changes to governance and capitalism in the US.
Future shocks, 28 September, 2018

Governance shaped by climate, tech and demographics

Two surveys out this week reveal the growing urgency for organisations to come to terms with the way governance is shaped by climate and other issues on society’s agenda.
Banking governance, 27 September, 2018

New world order for global banking

Since the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the ensuing crisis, the global financial system is safer and more robust, with stronger governance and regulation. But there remain striking differences between the structure and governance of US and European banks, which only the next crisis will truly put to the test.
Compliance, 24 September, 2018

Compliance failures and diversity doubts

The revised UK Corporate Governance Code has emphasised the importance of board diversity, but there is consternation over corporate commitment to it as many firms fail to comply fully with reporting requirements.