Investor Relations
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NEWS: Annual general meetings, 8 May, 2025
Investors fear fully virtual annual general meetings
As the government considers allowing online-only AGMs, the ICGN warns of the risk to shareholder relations.
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NEWS: Equity, diversity and inclusion, 7 May, 2025
Rolls-Royce rolls back on DEI policies
The British aerospace multinational has operations in North America, where it is ‘complying with all requirements’.
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NEWS: Proxy advisers, 30 April, 2025
ICGN weighs in on US proxy adviser hearings
Governance body points to ‘misconceptions’ about the extent to which proxies affect investors’ voting decisions.
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NEWS: Activist investors, 24 April, 2025
Investor activism grows in Europe and the UK
BP and others have been targeted, with US activists looking overseas at companies with comparatively lower valuations.
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NEWS: Governance, 17 April, 2025
News round-up: this week in governance
'Pretence' that companies have values may be over; AI could help Gen Z influence governance; no special corporate form needed to have a 'purpose'.
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NEWS: Non-executive directors, 11 April, 2025
Institute of Directors launches non-executive director commission
Its aim is to help foster ‘a culture of responsible risk taking and effective governance’ and enhance trust in UK business.
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NEWS: Equity, diversity and inclusion, 9 April, 2025
UK boards not swayed by US DEI moves
Business approaches to equity, diversity and inclusion remain constructive, ‘despite political headwinds’, says IoD.
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INSIGHT: Reputation management, 14 March, 2025
How to protect your business’s reputation
Boards who focus on reputation management well before any hint of trouble are best placed to cope, should disaster strike.
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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.
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COMMENT: Reputational risk, 12 March, 2025
How to do business in the US now
Any foreign company wanting to make progress in the United States will need cast-iron strategies to protect its reputation.
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COMMENT: Directors' duties, 10 March, 2025
A $56bn lesson in corporate governance
The startling sum of Elon Musk’s pay package may be beyond the orbit of other companies, but the governance principles are not.
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INSIGHT: Investor relations, 7 March, 2025
How to improve investor relations
In order to meet stakeholder expectations in today’s volatile landscape, businesses need to prioritise transparency in communications.
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NEWS: Governance, 27 February, 2025
Governance needs ‘mutual understanding’ between shareholders & boards
Board directors and investors should remember they are ‘all on the same team’, advises ICGN’s Jen Sisson, in a governance podcast.
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NEWS: Sustainability reporting rules, 27 February, 2025
European Commission delays sustainability reporting rules
The ‘omnibus’ revision postpones implementation of the CSRD by two years, and CSDDD by a year, to strengthen EU's 'economic base'.
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COMMENT: Diversity, equity and inclusion, 24 February, 2025
Should boards ditch DEI?
Seven ways to avoid a knee-jerk reaction to the sociopolitical headwinds surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion.
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COMMENT: M&A activity, 20 February, 2025
What is the outlook for M&As in 2025?
As global economic trends respond to geopolitical crises and new US policies, this year is likely to see a rise in M&A deal activity.
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NEWS: London Stock Exchange, 20 February, 2025
Glencore hints at delisting from London Stock Exchange
Gary Nagle, CEO of Glencore, said the mining giant’s board was considering whether a move to another stock exchange would be better.
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NEWS: Executive pay, 13 February, 2025
Executive pay is investors’ top concern for 2025
Shareholder rights, climate transition and capital management are also prominent issues, reveals global survey.
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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.
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NEWS: Board confidence, 7 February, 2025
Corporate confidence falls amid economic uncertainty
Boards have become more pessimistic about their organisations’ ability to cope with disruption, survey reveals.