Insight
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Regulation, 14 February, 2019
A new culture of compliance in a complex environment
The unprecedented pace of regulatory change in the financial services industry has led to substantial investment in the compliance function, but it needs greater support at board and executive levels in order to be effective.
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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.
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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, creating value & the role of the board
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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Board oversight, 15 October, 2018
Get ahead of ESG risk and reap the rewards
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks are rising to the top of progressive board agendas. Why are these risks gaining attention? How can you enhance your board’s awareness and oversight to reduce risk and capitalise on new ESG opportunities?
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Reading recommendations, 12 October, 2018
Books every board should have on its shelf this autumn
Summer is well and truly over and it's time to get back to work. What better way than by expanding your library with some key reading matter?
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Corporate governance, 12 October, 2018
Steps to strengthen boardroom culture, reputation and risk
The revamped governance code and guidance amount to a demand for cultural change in the boardroom. But how should boards change in order to better manage the risks associated with poor corporate culture?
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Audit, 11 October, 2018
Audit reform: which way now?
Audit firms may have hit the headlines because of their connection to failed companies, but a new book argues that they face more fundamental problems, which may affect their very survival.
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Finance, 10 October, 2018
Conflicts of interest: the global fight over dual-class shares
Dual-class shares are causing friction between institutional shareholders and stock exchanges across the globe, and big tech firms are the driving force behind it. How will it all pan out? And how will it affect corporate governance?
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Board skills, 9 October, 2018
Harnessing conflict for boardroom success
Chairmen need to become accustomed to challenge and receiving feedback as corporate governance becomes more testing than ever before.
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Digital transactions, 9 October, 2018
Why Blockchain is good news for governance
Blockchain is a headline issue but how does it affect corporate governance? At a recent corporate governance discussion forum, academics, regulators and technology experts heard how blockchain can enhance governance and turn shareholder votes into cheap and secure decision-making.