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      The AI odyssey: An inflection point for governance, risk and compliance (GRC)

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NEWS: Investor relations, 30 September, 2026

Investors urge FTSE 100 on climate transition plans

A campaigning letter calls for stronger shareholder input on sustainability plans, with a vote at least every three years.

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NEWS: Shareholders' rights, 28 September, 2026

Ending US shareholder AGM proposals ‘should not be rushed’

Stakeholders have formally requested that the SEC should double its consultation period on the rescission of rule 14a-8.

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NEWS: Sustainability reporting, 24 September, 2026

Mandatory reporting improves climate disclosures down under

Australian watchdog finds statutory reporting led to ‘heightened transparency’ on climate-related risks and opportunities.

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NEWS: Voting disclosure, 23 September, 2026

Companies ‘in favour of class-by-class voting reports’

Investor campaign group GGIC’s consultation revealed corporate support for disaggregated voting disclosures, Caroline Escott said.

us pay reporting

NEWS: US governance, 22 September, 2026

ISS STOXX warning on US pay reporting reforms

Proposals to cut disclosures could upset a ‘delicate balance’ between companies and shareholders, says proxy adviser.

Wall Street

NEWS: US corporate governance, 17 September, 2026

US watchdog plans to ditch rule allowing shareholder proposals

The prospect of overturning Rule 14a-8 divides opinion, with some citing loss of executive accountability and the impact on markets.

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NEWS: Governance, 11 September, 2026

News round-up: this week in governance

Share issuance is UK AGM season’s bugbear; how AI is creating boardroom conflict; Japan’s new governance code focuses on value creation.

shareholder primacy

COMMENT: Shareholder primacy, 10 September, 2026

What is a company for?

We all have an ethical imperative to question whether shareholder primacy should still be dominating business practice.

climate risk

NEWS: Governance, 4 September, 2026

News round-up: this week in governance

Companies missing climate targets, says UNEP; Shein floats but sustainability controversy has an impact; US execs worried about Democrat success at the mid-terms

Richard Moriarty

NEWS: Governance, 4 September, 2026

FRC re-emphasises regulatory role

The Financial Reporting Council has published a new approach, underlining its regulatory role alongside 'growth' agenda.

shareholder vote, shareholder dissent

NEWS: Executive pay, 3 September, 2026

Pay remains top shareholder concern in proxy season

Research shows executive pay levels still attract the largest shareholder dissent across nine countries.

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NEWS: Governance, 28 August, 2026

News round-up: this week in governance

Activists seeking "long-term roadmaps", KPMG Australia cuts jobs after scandal, US shutters investor advocacy office

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NEWS: Governance models, 27 August, 2026

US regulators face proposal for new rules to increase transparency of dual-class shares

House of Representatives member seeks new law forcing companies to reveal which way Class A and B shares vote at AGMs.

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COMMENT: Audit quality, 26 August, 2026

Audit quality: from progress to consistency

Can the audit profession capitalise on its improvements to meet its next challenge—embedding quality across all audits?

sustainability report audit

INSIGHT: Non-financial disclosure, 20 August, 2026

Why boards can’t ignore sustainability reporting

From its roots in regulatory compliance, sustainability reporting is taking shape as a strategic management force to be reckoned with.

prestigious board

INSIGHT: Governance, 3 August, 2026

The hidden risk of prestigious boards

High-profile directors bring experience, influence and credibility—but may lead to challenge being reduced and governance weakened.

growth

INSIGHT: Business growth, 30 July, 2026

How boards drive growth

The strategic role of the board is changing rapidly, in line with a shifting world. How can directors evolve to drive performance and growth?

Norges bank

NEWS: US corporate disclosure, 28 July, 2026

Norges Bank backs an end to mandatory quarterly reporting

Norway’s $2.1trn wealth fund managers say that less frequent financial disclosures could offer ‘enhanced insight’ to investors.

reputation

COMMENT: Reputational risk, 23 July, 2026

Reputation, risk and the role of the corporate affairs director

With significant weight being placed on governance and credibility, corporate reputation can make or break a business.

global investment

INSIGHT: International business, 23 July, 2026

Asia: Why global investors misread the governance risk

Compared with the West, governance in Asia often operates through different, less formal, channels of influence.

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