Governance
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NEWS: Ethics, 15 April, 2021
Ethical investor Trillium issues warning to Alphabet over whistleblowing
The asset manager has filed a shareholder resolution calling for Alphabet, Google's parent company, to review its whistleblowing policies.
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INSIGHT: Investors, 13 April, 2021
AGM season will see focus on reporting, remuneration and communication
While not exactly back to business as usual, companies are likely to feel investor pressure on a range of non-Covid topics in 2021.
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NEWS: Sustainability, 12 April, 2021
Academics issue ‘call for reflection’ on EU corporate governance reforms
The group of researchers and professors say the EU should pause new sustainability laws and instead review a raft of academic criticism.
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NEWS: Regulation, 9 April, 2021
Controversy as US moves towards mandatory ESG disclosures
After the SEC's acting chair indicated the US could introduce mandatory ESG disclosures, experts are laying out the arguments against it.
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NEWS: Disclosures, 8 April, 2021
Climate reporting requires ‘shift in approach’ to reflect TCFD principles
Study reveals just 154 UK firms made any reference to the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) in their 2020 reporting.
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NEWS: Investors, 7 April, 2021
LGIM backs calls for ‘say on climate’ shareholder votes
Legal and General Investment Management (LGIM) wants companies to put their climate policies to a vote for investors.
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NEWS: Investors, 1 April, 2021
LGIM annual report reveals 21% rise in ‘active engagement’ in 2020
Engagement figures from LGIM show investors did not allow Covid-19 to shift their focus from core concerns such as diversity and climate.
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NEWS: Disclosures, 29 March, 2021
State Street Global Advisors CEO calls for improved diversity reporting
While Cyrus Taraporevala is optimistic about progress on reporting, he revealed concerns about a lack of clear diversity policies and goals.
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NEWS: Regulation, 25 March, 2021
UK stewardship code ‘has not changed the nature of investor engagement’
Academic says the revised code requires "mandatory legal or regulatory impositions" if it is to remain relevant.
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NEWS: Research, 23 March, 2021
Do we overestimate the impact of CEOs on company performance?
A new study says CEOs explain 2% of variability in stock returns, while global, country and industry changes account for 11%, 4% and 1%.
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NEWS: Regulation, 18 March, 2021
Audit white paper proposes new powers for regulator to sanction directors
Observers warn that proposals to increase the accountability of directors for audit and internal controls could deter candidates.
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NEWS: Incentives, 17 March, 2021
Linking pay to ESG targets ‘could have unintended consequences’
Around 45% of the FTSE 100 now have ESG targets in their bonuses and LTIPs—but a new study warns there are risks involved.
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NEWS: Strategy, 9 March, 2021
Business leaders issue warning on governance rules and sustainability
Without the European Commission's reforms, governance systems "will act as countervailing forces against achieving sustainability objectives”.
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NEWS: Regulation, 4 March, 2021
Dual-class shares come a step closer in the UK as Lord Hill issues review
The report recommends pushing ahead with dual-class shares on the London Stock Exchange, with a consultation on the proposals to follow.
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NEWS: Executive pay, 1 March, 2021
Furlough cash adds to ethical dilemmas around executive pay
The Investment Association and investors Fidelity have both warned companies against excessive pay where furlough money has yet to be repaid.
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COMMENT: Guidance, 26 February, 2021
The purpose and practice of independent board evaluations
Should external board reviews serve to inform a continual process of improvement or provide an assessment of whether the board is effective?
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NEWS: Diversity, 24 February, 2021
Hampton-Alexander report highlights lack of women on executive teams
With improved gender diversity on boards, the latest report from the Hampton-Alexander Review turns its attention to female leaders.
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NEWS: Company value, 24 February, 2021
Investors and analysts ‘still learning to price ESG-related incidents’
Study finds poor ESG practices negatively impact long-term value, but that this is not reflected in short-term stock prices.
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INSIGHT: Remuneration, 23 February, 2021
Bonuses and bias: the risks of variable pay for compliance professionals
When a compliance professional perceives their pay package may be reduced as a result of their actions, there is a risk of biased decisions.
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NEWS: Board composition, 22 February, 2021
Diversity milestone as FTSE 350 bids farewell to all-male boards (again)
A count by diversity campaign group the 30% Club shows that there is now a woman on the board at every company in the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250.