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  • OECD

    Financial crisis, 13th January 2017

    OECD: governance a weapon in the battle against inequality

    Chief of staff at the OECD argues improved governance forms part of the answer to rising inequality and a full recovery from the financial crisis.

  • European Union, EU

    Shareholder engagement, 22nd August 2017

    Amended Shareholder Rights Directive implemented

    An amendment to the EU Shareholder Rights Directive aims to encourage effective and sustainable shareholder engagement in listed companies in EU member states.

  • Uber

    Taxi, 22nd September 2017

    Uber loses licence over ‘lack of corporate responsibility’

    Transport for London removes Uber's right to trade as a taxi company in London over issues such as reporting crime, and software that could block regulatory access to its smartphone app.

  • The Hague, Den Haag

    Corporate governance Netherlands, 18th September 2017

    Long-term value at heart of revised Dutch governance code 

    The revised Dutch Corporate Governance Code places importance on long-term value creation, and the development of corporate culture to promote good corporate governance.

  • Governance ranking, 10th October 2017

    Diageo tops rankings in IoD’s good governance report

    The Institute of Directors' annual ranking of listed UK companies for their good governance sees distiller lead the way.

  • executive pay, pay, remuneration, pay ratios, corporate governance, finance

    Pay ratio reporting, 29th August 2017

    Publishing pay ratios is ‘crude’, but are a ‘step in the right direction’

    Business groups are largely in favour of the government's planned law to publish pay ratios, but the TUC describes the 'tick-box' approach as 'feeble'.

  • European Banking Authority

    Diversity, 28th September 2017

    European banking authorities urge greater diversity among managers

    European financial institutions should improve the diversity of their management bodies to overcome the risk of ‘group think’ and ensure sound governance, say European banking authorities in new guidelines published this week.

  • stock markets, stock exchange, short-term shareholders

    Sustainable business models, 25th September 2017

    Boards need ‘protection’ from short-term shareholders

    The short-term nature of stock exchange business models hampers the ability of boards to focus on long-term goals, says directors' association.

  • KPMG, audit, Big Four

    Banking, 20th September 2017

    Audit firm KPMG cleared over HBOS audit after 2007 financial crisis

    Investigation into audit of HBOS by Big Four audit firm KPMG is closed after regulator finds KPMG's work "did not fall significantly short" of expected standards.

  • Diversity, ethnic minority pipeline

    Boardroom diversity, 17th August 2017

    Ethnic minority pipeline to FTSE100 boards rises; existing number falls

    The number of people from ethnic minorities in "pipeline" roles to the top FTSE100 jobs has increased to 5%, but the current number sitting on boards has fallen by 18%, a new report finds.

  • company reporting, annual reports, annual reporting

    Annual reports, 2nd November 2017

    Firms fail to digitise bulky annual reports

    Despite efforts to trim their bulk, the battle against the ever-increasing length of annual reports has been lost. Meanwhile, companies have also failed to take the opportunities offered by using digital formats, writes Kevin Reed.

  • board meeting

    Effective board leadership, 8th September 2017

    Board chair practices across the world: an INSEAD study

    In the second part of their global INSEAD report on successful board chairs, Stanislav Shekshnia and Veronika Zagieva compare factors such as culture, shareholder and executive relationships, and meeting preparation.

  • Chairmen, 28th April 2016

    Hermes criticises Schroders over chairman’s role

    Investment management firm opposes the promotion of Schroders' chief executive to chairman.

  • Dutch Parliament, The Hague, Netherlands

    Corporate governance Netherlands, 20th September 2017

    Dutch directors’ association calls for trust-based governance

    The Dutch Association of Directors has urged the Dutch government to consider a new approach to corporate governance that is based on trust, to help enable "chance and change".

  • Economic crime, 20th June 2016

    Crime in the making

    In May David Cameron announced his intention to introduce a new corporate offence: failing to prevent an economic crime. Simon Airey and Joshua Domb discuss what it means for boards.

  • France, French law, French labour law

    French labour law, 6th September 2017

    French entrepreneur body calls for wider application of labour law reforms

    French syndicate Medef has suggested that labour law reforms, announced last week by president Emmanuel Macron, should be applied to a wider range of companies.

  • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Malaysian boards

    Gender diversity Asia, 13th September 2017

    Malaysia to disclose companies lacking female board members

    Malaysian companies that lack female board directors will be named and shamed, and barred from bidding for government contracts.

  • EU jurisdiction, EU law, Europe

    Merger regulation, 12th September 2017

    EU merger ruling for new joint ventures ‘welcome’

    The European Court of Justice has ruled that only "full-function" joint ventures will be subject to EU merger control, a clarification to the law that has been widely welcomed.

  • Far East, Hong Kong, Asia

    Governance Asia, 13th September 2017

    Hong Kong firms see improvement in corporate governance

    Public companies listed on two Hong Kong indices have seen a major improvement in corporate governance, but there is still work to do, according to PwC Hong Kong.

  • The Beehive Building – Parliament of NZ, Wellington

    Anti-money laundering law, 7th July 2017

    New Zealand announces new anti-money laundering initiatives

    New Zealand's government is cracking down on anti-money laundering, with the aim of shutting down the financing of terrorism across Asia and targeting dodgy bank boards.

  • corporate crime

    Corporate crime, 3rd October 2017

    Corporate tax evasion crimes added to Criminal Finances Act

    Failure to prevent the facilitation of UK and foreign tax evasion have been implemented as new corporate offences under the Criminal Finances Act.

  • Donald Trump, Kim Jong-un, US, North Korea

    Global risk, 10th October 2017

    Risk hotspots: a global roundup

    Board Agenda reports on risk-related convulsions across the globe, from Spain’s constitutional crisis to Washington’s ongoing conflict with North Korea.

  • sustainable business, sustainable growth, green economy, sustainable development

    Sustainable Development Goals, 6th November 2017

    Sustainable development means securing the future of business

    It's time to recognise that sustainable development is a strategic issue that can secure the future of business, as well as securing a better future for people and planet, says Jonathan Labrey of the IIRC.

  • Cape Town, South Africa, King IV, corporate governance

    Governance South Africa, 3rd November 2017

    South Africa needs a stepped-up approach to governance

    With South Africa's economy facing more tough times ahead, an increased focus on stewardship is vital. King IV should be used as a platform for good governance practices, argues Robert Lewenson.

  • boardroom, closed doors, employees on boards, worker representation

    Employees on boards, 20th November 2017

    There’s still everything to gain from having workers on boards

    Despite the government’s U-turn, there remains a good case for companies to bring employees into the boardroom, says Janet Williamson of the TUC.

  • corporate governance

    Corporate governance, 3rd November 2017

    View from the chair: Ken Olisa on good governance

    The debate over good governance should be led by practitioners, not regulators, but companies need a deeper understanding of how their boards operate, says Ken Olisa of the Institute of Directors.

  • corporate culture, business culture

    European culture survey, 6th November 2017

    European survey: boards struggle with culture

    New research from Board Agenda, conducted in association with Mazars and INSEAD, reveals that while some boards recognise the value of corporate culture, a significant number are still grappling to give it adequate time and attention.

  • M&A, NEDs

    Mergers & acquisitions, 31st October 2017

    M&A post-crisis: the changing role of the NED

    As M&A deal activity recovers from post-crisis lows, non-executives are becoming increasingly involved in the pre-deal planning process.

  • Japan, stewardship code, Abenomics

    Stewardship Code Japan, 13th November 2017

    Origins of investor stewardship and the Japan code

    Abenomics brought a host of changes to Japan, not least the introduction of a new stewardship code for investors. The code is now being updated with new guidance, explains Kerrie Waring of the ICGN.

  • balancing act, risk management, crisis, crisis management, risk

    Risk and reputation, 4th December 2017

    Risk management: prevention is better than cure

    The real skill in risk management is not preventing past crises from recurring, but learning from them and identifying root causes to prevent them happening at all, explains Anthony Fitzsimmons of Reputability.

  • integrated thinking, integrated reporting

    Integrated reporting, 8th November 2017

    Non-execs need the right skills for effective integrated reporting

    Integrated reporting is gaining in popularity, but it needs the right skills among non-executives if their credibility is to be enforced, writes Prof. Carol Adams, professor of accounting at Durham University.

  • Sustainability, 13th October 2017

    Enduring institutions prosper through serving society

    The drive for sustainability has to some extent undermined the concept of shareholder value. Denis Kilroy argues that the key strategy companies should be pursuing is creating ongoing value and wealth.

  • women on boards, gender diversity

    Diversity, 7th November 2017

    The barriers to getting more women on boards can be overcome

    The barriers preventing women entering boardrooms in greater numbers are various and complex, but new recruiting policies, female networks and mentoring schemes can all be used to help women climb higher.

  • sustainability, sustainable business, responsible business

    Sustainable business, 1st November 2017

    Sense in sustainability: the changing focus for boards

    Boards are beginning to acknowledge that sustainability is no longer a siloed concept, but a crucial strategy that lies at the heart of responsible, profitable business, with long-term rewards for both stakeholders and society.

  • corporate reporting, ESG reporting

    ESG reporting, 15th November 2017

    Too many ESG measures lead to reporting fatigue

    Environment, social and governance have become critical issues in the way investors judge companies, but corporates face too many ESG measures suffering from too little standardisation.

  • low-carbon economy, carbon footprint, sustainability

    Climate change, 27th November 2017

    Every board has a role in the transition to a low-carbon economy

    Climate change has placed a premium on moving to sustainable business models and a low-carbon economy. The task will need “positivity of purpose“ and “informed assessment“ of climate risks, writes Tom Delay of the Carbon Trust.

  • Women on boards, gender diversity

    Gender diversity in leadership, 1st December 2017

    There’s no merit in untapped female talent for board roles

    We may know the benefits of gender diversity in theory, but in reality there are still too few women on boards. Setting targets and challenging unconscious bias could help, argues Fiona Hathorn, MD of Women on Boards.

  • Daniel Schmid, SAP, sustainability

    Interview: Daniel Schmid on sustainable business, 24th November 2017

    Sustaining momentum: Daniel Schmid, SAP

    SAP is a global trailblazer in sustainability. The German software giant’s Daniel Schmid reveals how other business leaders can follow suit.

  • David Nussbaum, Drax, sustainability

    Interview: David Nussbaum on sustainability, 17th November 2017

    Well connected: David Nussbaum, Drax

    Sustainability guru David Nussbaum has been appointed to the board of energy giant Drax, a company that he says is already on the right path to embracing the new, more responsible business environment in which we live.

  • Robert Swannell, M&S

    Interview: Robert Swannell on sustainability, 9th November 2017

    A leading role for the future: Robert Swannell, M&S

    As Robert Swannell departs Marks & Spencer as chairman, he tells Board Agenda that he is optimistic about the role of M&S and wider business in a more sustainable, engaged and happy society.

  • intangible assets, hidden value

    Intangible assets, 25th October 2017

    Uncovering and understanding the hidden value of intangible assets

    Eighty percent or more of an average company’s value could lie in its intangible assets. Understanding the hidden value of a business is the key to communicating its importance to stakeholders.

  • data, data regulation

    Data regulation, 14th November 2017

    Business data: why it now falls under the competition regulators’ spotlight

    Possession of and access to data has become central to modern business. Nigel Parr of law firm Ashurst says it has become so important that it is now a key issue for competition watchdogs.

  • China, Chinese business

    China, 27th October 2017

    Overcoming difference as Chinese investment in Europe grows

    Chinese appetite for European investment has become ever more sophisticated, but it still pays for both parties to be aware of cultural and operational differences that may arise.

  • data, data analytics, technology

    Boardroom technology, 6th November 2017

    How technology could transform board evaluations

    Reforms to corporate governance could require greater board evaluation, but this needn’t be a headache. Technology in the shape of an external evaluation tool can help give businesses an edge, especially in the collection and anonymisation of data.

  • corporate reputation, Mazars Insight, crisis management

    Crisis management, 27th October 2017

    Crisis management: the key to a sound corporate reputation

    Risk monitoring and detailed contingency planning can help a firm with a reputation under fire, but boards looking ahead by a decade or more are the leaders best placed to see off existential threats.

  • Shareholder Rights Directive

    Shareholder Rights Directive, 1st November 2017

    Advancing to a state of readiness: the new Shareholder Rights Directive

    All parties in the shareholder communication chain need to prepare for the enhanced requirements of the new Shareholder Rights Directive—and try to influence its local implementation to encourage a harmonised approach. Broadridge’s Demi Derem and Elizabeth Maiellano highlight the key changes and challenges.

  • cybercrime, cybersecurity, data security

    Information security, 3rd November 2017

    Why directors should learn to love cybersecurity

    It’s time for boards to take control of their organisations’ cybersecurity at a time when the threat to data security has never been so severe.

  • Secret Ned, sustainability, sustainable business

    COMMENT: Sustainable business, 13th November 2017

    The Secret NED: why boards must think seriously about sustainability

    It's time for boards to wake up to the fact that survival depends upon sustainability in its widest sense—including the need to adapt.


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