Governance
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NEWS: Governance, 20 June, 2022
IoD calls for voluntary code of conduct for board directors
Institute of Directors says a voluntary code would "articulate standards for directors" without adding to the "burden" of regulation.
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NEWS: Investors, 14 June, 2022
BlackRock expands voting choice in response to investor demand
Voting will now be available to clients representing 47% of index equity assets globally, including 650 funds based in the US and UK.
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NEWS: Research, 13 June, 2022
Gender diversity warning for FTSE All-Share Index
Report from Women on Boards and Protiviti reveals half of FTSE All Share companies outside the top 350 have no female board directors.
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NEWS: Diversity, 9 June, 2022
EU proposes 40% quota for female non-executives
Agreement sees the threshold reduced to 33% if boards agree rules to include executive roles in their gender quota calculations.
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NEWS: Research, 7 June, 2022
Is there a Machiavellian CEO in your boardroom?
While being Machiavellian is generally seen as a negative characteristic, a study shows that it can offer important advantages for leaders.
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NEWS: Webinar, 31 May, 2022
Disaster or disruption? Crisis management requires clear definitions
Identifying and categorising crises, and developing a methodology to deal with them, can help boards to prepare for worst case scenarios.
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NEWS: Governance, 31 May, 2022
Government publishes response to audit reform proposals
While directors will face sanctions for inadequate company reporting and audit committee duties, other key reforms have been watered down.
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INSIGHT: Board meetings, 31 May, 2022
5 topics to improve the effectiveness of your board
How many board meetings result in real progress for your company? Make sure these discussion points have a regular spot on the agenda.
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NEWS: Diversity, 30 May, 2022
Women take 54% of FTSE 350 board roles but fail to win ‘top jobs’
Just 19% of chair, chief executive, chief financial officer or senior independent director roles went to women in 2021.
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NEWS: Governance, 24 May, 2022
World Economic Forum issues business guidance on human rights
Launched this week at Davos, the WEF report contains five questions for boards to consider regarding their conduct towards stakeholders.
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COMMENT: Psychology, 24 May, 2022
Why emotional intelligence is essential for successful leadership
Cold logic is not a vote winner for politicians or board members. Sir Keir Starmer needs to focus on his feelings.
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NEWS: Remuneration, 23 May, 2022
Average FTSE 350 pay ratio ‘almost doubles’ in 2022
Gap between FTSE 350 CEOs and average workers has risen from 34:1 to 63:1, according to early figures collated by the High Pay Centre.
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NEWS: Legislation, 13 May, 2022
Government confirms commitment to sustainability disclosure requirements
The UK will proceed with legislative plans for SDRs, including transition reports, after the proposals were missing from the Queen's Speech.
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NEWS: Research, 10 May, 2022
Age-diverse boards associated with less corporate misconduct
More age diversity, researchers say, could reduce “groupthink” and lead to “more critical judgment of management’s decisions and actions".
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INSIGHT: Book excerpt, 9 May, 2022
The heavy cost of boardroom disasters
The size and global reach of modern businesses means that the repercussions of scandals and collapses are more severe than ever.
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NEWS: Governance, 6 May, 2022
Politics in the Magic Kingdom: Disney, DeSantis and LGBTQ+ rights
Disney CEO Bob Chapek's criticism of Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill is a reminder that speaking out can have serious implications for boards.
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NEWS: Research, 4 May, 2022
Directors’ social networks reduce risk of corporate failure
Study says failure is less likely when a board’s “social network” is large, its managerial network small and its executive pay relatively low.
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NEWS: Strategy, 3 May, 2022
Growing backlash against ‘inflexible dogma’ of ESG
Experts warn ESG risks "mission drift" amid geopolitical and economic challenges, such as the war in Ukraine and energy prices.
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INSIGHT: Diversity, 3 May, 2022
Parker Review: progress update and priorities for change
The latest review identifies the work of increasing and maintaining ethnic diversity on UK boards, with a focus on the talent pipeline.
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INSIGHT: Corporate purpose, 29 April, 2022
What’s a company for? Milton Friedman responds
The ongoing lively debate about corporate purpose has caused me to reflect further on the dialogue between Milton Friedman and Socrates...