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autumn budget

COMMENT: Autumn budget, 28 November, 2025

The role of the board when the budget strikes

It’s time for businesses to weigh up the content of the autumn budget delivered this week by the chancellor of the Exchequer.

Evangelos Mytilineos Metlen

INTERVIEW: Corporate governance, 14 October, 2025

Metlen: a governance journey from Athens to London

The energy and metals multinational joined the FTSE 100 this summer, well prepared to adopt the UK Corporate Governance Code.

carbon

COMMENT: Corporate reporting, 28 August, 2025

Carbon markets: we need consistency in accounting

In the absence of an IFRS global standard, reliable accounting data on carbon-related instruments is hard to come by.

high pay

COMMENT: Pay ratios, 7 July, 2025

Pay gap transparency needs to be better

It’s not unknown for a CEO to earn 500 times as much the median employee, but high and persistent pay gaps can damage morale and erode trust.

executive pay

INSIGHT: AGM season 2025, 1 July, 2025

Executive pay trends in 2025

Opposition to remuneration reports has grown sharply, according to Georgeson’s analysis of voting outcomes in the AGM season so far.

public markets

INSIGHT: Public v private markets, 12 June, 2025

How can we boost public markets?

Growing companies need adequate liquidity, together with smart regulation and corporate governance that is not overly prescriptive.

UK governance law

INSIGHT: UK governance law, 14 March, 2025

A guide to developments in UK governance law

Stay on top of the latest corporate governance legal and regulatory developments that may have an impact on your business.

CFO

INSIGHT: Chief financial officer, 12 February, 2025

How your CFO can boost investor confidence

UK investors expect the chief financial officer to drive growth, while also focusing on organisational purpose.

us tariffs

PODCAST: International trade, 9 December, 2024

‘Don’t panic over US tariffs’

Other challenges—that affect every business—are more pressing, according to Board Agenda’s The Macro Memo podcast.

budget 2024

COMMENT: Budget 2024, 28 October, 2024

What to look out for in the budget

For new chancellor Rachel Reeves, it will not be easy to balance raising money and pursuing economic growth with keeping a lid on taxes.

finance teams evolve

INSIGHT: Chief financial officer, 25 September, 2024

How to help your finance team evolve

Finance teams have a vital role to play in building sustainable businesses, and CFOs can help them step up to the challenge.

Fed interest rates

PODCAST: Inflation and interest rates, 12 September, 2024

Are expected US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts good news?

If the Fed reduces the headline rate, other countries will likely follow its lead, according to Board Agenda’s The Macro Memo podcast.

financial difficulties

INSIGHT: Board expertise, 10 September, 2024

How to navigate financial difficulties

A focus on governance and getting the right advice can help steer the board through financial uncertainty and mitigate potential liability.

new fraud law

INSIGHT: Corporate liability, 25 July, 2024

How to prepare for the new fraud law

Defending your company against failure to prevent fraud means getting ‘reasonable procedures’ in place now.

share buyback

INSIGHT: Share buybacks, 19 July, 2024

Is there more to share buybacks than boards have thought to ask?

Share buybacks are hugely popular, but boards need to watch their step, not least in terms of what is legal and fair.

AI In finance

INSIGHT: AI in finance, 23 May, 2024

How to lay solid foundations for AI in finance

A focus on trust and transparency is the key to gaining the benefits of artificial intelligence—and steering clear of its pitfalls.

7 ways to raise growth finance

INSIGHT: Financial backing, 20 May, 2024

7 ways to raise growth finance in tough markets

Investors have had their fingers burned and now, more than ever, are seeking reliable and sustainable businesses to back.

incoming bank rules

PODCAST: Economic growth, 3 May, 2024

Incoming banking rules could ‘harm economic growth’

Speaking in Board Agenda’s The Macro Memo podcast, a senior economist voiced fears over banks’ ability to lend being hampered.

ceo pay

COMMENT: Executive pay, 27 March, 2024

Why CEO pay hikes are not wise

Bigger executive pay packets will not fix underperforming organisations. It’s a long game and needs a longer-term solution.

ESG bonuses

INSIGHT: ESG-linked pay, 25 January, 2024

Do ESG bonuses improve sustainability?

ESG bonuses are on the rise: are they improving sustainability or just increasing executive wealth?

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