Governance
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Regulation, 5 November, 2019
Thomas Cook review urges action on audit reform and bonus clawbacks
Business committee report into travel firm collapse highlights the lack of progress on audit and calls for strengthened provisions to claw back bonuses.
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Investor engagement, 30 October, 2019
Sustainable investment set to grow as investors focus on climate
Research reveals climate change is now rated the most important engagement topic by institutional investors, eclipsing corporate strategy.
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Corporate governance, 25 October, 2019
New UK stewardship code puts focus on investor engagement
Revised code shifts the emphasis from stating policies to assessing outcomes, with ESG and climate named as key areas for companies to take into account.
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Sustainability reporting, 23 October, 2019
TCFD summit confirms climate risk should be your board’s priority
The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) has set a pathway for climate risk to become an integral part of corporate governance.
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Corporate responsibility, 21 October, 2019
UN treaty renews focus on the role of business in human rights
While climate change has dominated the agenda in recent years, a new UN treaty means human rights will require similar attention in the boardroom.
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Remuneration, 15 October, 2019
Think tank calls for governance reform to encourage progress on employee pay
The Social Market Foundation wants changes to Section 172 to make directors responsible for employee pay and ensure workers "share in the proceeds of growth".
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Conference, 11 October, 2019
Better data and consolidated standards needed to drive ESG investing
Speakers at the Global Invest Forum discussed the difficulty of integrating ESG into investment decisions without clear data or definitions of sustainability.
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Sustainable finance, 8 October, 2019
Mark Carney predicts more action on climate-related risk disclosures
Governor of the Bank of England warns that the global financial system needs to put climate-related risk "at the heart of decision-making".
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Shareholder stewardship, 7 October, 2019
Active investors bring about better governance, academics confirm
Statistical analysis of the impact of active institutional investors shows that firms respond to changes in investment strategy by enhancing corporate governance.
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Responsible investment, 4 October, 2019
Almost half of top investors have gone public with their ESG strategy
A total of 48% of the top 50 global investors have issued position papers on their ESG strategy, although a gap remains between commitments and reality.
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Public opinion, 3 October, 2019
FRC citizens’ juries reveal public views on corporate governance
Research shows the public wants accessible information to hold companies to account, and underlines the negative impact of recent corporate scandals.
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Investment, 24 September, 2019
Brexit and ESG to top the agenda at the Global Invest Forum
Next month's Paris conference will see European and international asset owners and fund managers meet to discuss current global challenges.
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Sustainable investment, 23 September, 2019
Major asset owners pledge to decarbonise portfolios by 2050
Asset owners and managers signed up to the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance include Nordea, Zurich, Allianz and Folksam, with more than $2.4trn in investments.
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Sustainable business, 23 September, 2019
How corporate governance can drive a sustainable economy
The current social and environmental crisis requires radical action from businesses. Corporate governance can be a key driver in transforming the economy.
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Psychology, 18 September, 2019
Sustainability and the five archetypes of boardroom behaviour
When it comes to "walking the talk" of sustainability, the type of board directors you have and their attitudes—from scepticism to fervent belief—matters.
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Social media, 18 September, 2019
Facebook creates oversight board to judge complaints about content
The independent board will seek to provide a detached application of Facebook’s ethical standards to improve the governance of social media content.
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Voting policies, 16 September, 2019
Board independence revealed as key issue for investors in 2020
Nearly two-thirds of investors say proxy adviser ISS should recommend voting against the election or re-election of a board chair if they are not “independent”, regardless of the overall independence of the board.
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Company law, 11 September, 2019
UK directors’ duties ‘include ESG responsibilities’ says legal expert
Memorandum warns that directors' legal obligations under the Companies Act 2006 include consideration of environmental, social and governance factors.
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UK politics, 10 September, 2019
Governance on the political agenda as general election looms
The last Conservative manifesto put governance issues front and centre; Labour has since been working on a reform agenda. How will these concerns be reflected in a general election campaign?
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Investor pressure, 6 September, 2019
US boards increase engagement with investors’ ESG concerns
The number of withdrawn proxy proposals relating to the environment has risen significantly, suggesting boards are taking investor views more seriously.