Insight

1. Psychology, 21 January, 2019

   Learning from and resolving boardroom conflict

   Paul Randolph, barrister, professional mediator and expert in the psychological traits of conflict, examines the mindset of those who become entrenched in damaging boardroom disputes, and offers his expert tips on how to resolve matters quickly.

2. Financial services, 16 January, 2019

   Special report: Future-proofing financial services

   From compliance to new technology and broader stakeholder engagement, financial services firms today must be fighting fit in order to thrive. Enter the effective board, which must govern like never before. In this special report, we outline six key areas of knowledge and insight to equip boards for the unprecedented challenges ahead.

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   ESG, 3 January, 2019

   Sustainability imperative

   Businesses everywhere are developing sustainability policies. Implementation is never easy, but the right guidance can show the way.

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   Banking governance, 21 December, 2018

   A healthy balance for parent banks

   Boards of banks face an increasingly broad array of responsibilities when managing foreign subsidiaries, ensuring the parent company has control and oversight without sacrificing independence or creating a culture of complacency.

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   20 December, 2018

   Tax transparency: compliance burden or reputation booster?

   Boards could take the opportunity to turn transparency to their advantage. A penetrating light is being shone on the tax affairs of multinational entities—but tax transparency will encompass all businesses in time.

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   Whistleblowers & complaints, 20 December, 2018

   Being prepared: The rise in internal investigations

   Financial firms are involved in an increasing number of internal investigations. Boards must be ready to engage with the process should the need arise.

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   Governance structures, 19 December, 2018

   Subsidiaries under scrutiny

   In an era of tightening regulation and increased shareholder scrutiny, boards are increasing oversight of their satellite companies to ensure they operate within robust frameworks.

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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.

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   Shareholder rights, 18 October, 2018

   How the revised shareholder directive will help overcome short-termism

   The EU’s amended Shareholder Rights Directive came into force in June 2017, and will be rolled out across member states by 2019. It aims to tackle short-termism among investors. But what are the law’s key elements?

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   UN SDGs, 17 October, 2018

   Sustainable Development Goals: which comes first?

   There are 17 UN sustainable development goals—too many for a business to implement all at once. Carol Adams writes that the best way forward is to select the ones which align best with your business strategy.

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   Social governance, 16 October, 2018

   Prepare for the transition to a zero-carbon, digital economy

   The drive to a carbon-free economy, use of robotics and introduction of artificial intelligence will mean profound changes for the global workforce. Investors must play their part in managing a “Just Transition” for employees.

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    Economy, 15 October, 2018

    Country profile: Sweden

    Being a rural nation by no means equates to low progress. Sweden’s major industries are at the helm of sustainability. But its liberal and progressive outlook is being tested, with anti-immigration policies front and centre of election discussions.

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