Insight
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Board technology, 21 June, 2018
Why there is a case for live video streaming of boardroom meetings
If boardroom meetings were streamed live for investors, would there be an improvement in board performance? Kieran Moynihan of Board Excellence says radical steps like this are necessary to improve corporate accountability.
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Company law, 18 June, 2018
Lawful impediment: company law and insider control
Does an increase in legal shareholder protection reduce insider control? Recent academic research finds that sometimes it does, but sometimes it does not.
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Responsible investment, 14 June, 2018
ESG: is it truly being integrated with investment decisions?
Responsible investment is a critical step in the move towards sustainable economies. But are asset owners and managers really integrating ESG principles into their practices?
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Data security, 12 June, 2018
Facebook’s fail: the ‘story’, the risks and the role of the board
Cambridge Analytica harvested the data of 50 million Facebook users to help swing the US presidential election, but amid the trend for corporate governance 'narratives', did Facebook's directors forget the chapter on ethics?
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Japanese stewardship and governance, 11 June, 2018
Japan’s wave of governance reform is welcomed, and isn’t over yet
Abenomics—or “Japan’s Revitalisation Strategy”—is awakening the concept of investor stewardship and focusing the minds of Japan’s corporate elite on how to improve governance standards.
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Data security, 4 June, 2018
Cybersecurity is a key corporate governance concern
The security of a company’s data is no longer an IT issue but a key concern for corporate governance, writes Fiona Reynolds of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.
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Remuneration, 1 June, 2018
Remcos must be reformed to reign in executive pay
If executive pay is to be brought under control, a different approach will be needed for remuneration committees and strategic planning.
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Pay inequality, 1 June, 2018
Research reveals executives’ views on the ethics of high pay
It is now widely recognised that there has been an exceptional increase in executive pay over the past 30 years. But recent academic research asked executives: is it right and fair that some people earn disproportionately more than others?
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Venture capital, 18 May, 2018
Preparation key for growing trend of corporate venture capital deals
Companies increasingly make their own venture capital deals to win strategic advantage. But investors need to prepare properly before they begin the deal-making.
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Banking regulation reform, 18 May, 2018
Why it is time to take stock of governance in banking
In the decade since the collapse of Lehman Brothers triggered the global financial crisis, governance and leadership roles in banking have been transformed for the better. But is it now time for banks to assess progress, and question whether it is necessary to reduce the regulatory burden and the increasingly one-size-fits-all approach taken by supervisory bodies?
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Executive recruitment, 18 May, 2018
A practical guide to executive onboarding
An effective onboarding process is now viewed as a highly valuable part of establishing diverse boards that can innovate and adapt to change.
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Sustainable investment, 18 May, 2018
Sustainable expectations: how the ESG investment agenda is shifting
Investors are placing environmental, social and governance issues at the top of their agendas, and they expect companies to do the same.
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Shared services, 18 May, 2018
How automation and digitisation are driving an outsourcing rethink
The use of shared service centres (SSCs) has grown over the decades. They offer many benefits to finance and accounting departments, but the rise in automation and digitisation will bring a radical shakeup of the SSC business model, which has implications for the companies using them.
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Stakeholder management, 16 May, 2018
Why boards should be clear about long-term value
The need for boards to focus on the long-term value of their organisations is by now well known, but communicating this clearly to stakeholders is crucial if they are to regain public trust and remain sustainable.
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Cybersecurity, 15 May, 2018
A road map for protection against cybercrime security
Cybersecurity has become one of the biggest concerns for boards and investors. FTSE 350 audit committee chairs and institutional investors recently discussed how boards can best protect their companies—particularly ahead of the new data protection law in May.
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Non-financial reporting, 10 May, 2018
Reporting directive paves way for improved accountability
The EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive places more responsibilities on companies and provides the basis for a new model of corporate accountability.
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Technology and data, 8 May, 2018
How boards can use technology to retain a competitive edge
Knowledge and skills in the boardroom must evolve with the risks and opportunities presented by technology—as well as its associated data—if companies are to remain competitive.
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Board portals, 19 April, 2018
How boards foster a strong culture
Corporate culture is a hot topic for discussion right now, but how can boards get it right in practice? Directors can get ahead of the game by using digital tools to cultivate a strong culture and long-term success.
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Leadership skills, 19 March, 2018
Inside the minds of ‘athletic’ leaders
CEOs who can turn turmoil into triumph have many personality traits in common with world-class athletes.
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Whistleblowing process, 16 March, 2018
Whistleblowing: the problem with speaking out
According to research, most whistleblowers raise the alarm by first approaching their boss or senior managers. However, if they then turn to regulators, it's a clear sign that management has failed to listen.