Board Agenda 003
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Governance reform, 30th June 2017
Boards ‘weighed down’ by governance reform, report warns
Think-tank Tomorrow's Company calls for a change in approach to governance, as it believes reforms are distracting boards from investing for the long term.
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BHS & Sports Direct, 17th August 2016
Cleaning up the governance act
UK business has made "great strides" in corporate governance, but recent events at BHS and Sports Direct have prompted questions about the behaviour of some directors. David Doughty argues that business needs to clean up its act.
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Legislation, 22nd June 2017
Disquiet after governance reform fails to appear in Queen’s Speech
The absence of corporate governance reform details from the government’s legislative agenda has caused concern in the business community.
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Anti-corruption, 20th June 2017
Details revealed of new French whistleblowing protections
France aims for improved corporate culture with the introduction of new whistleblowing protections under a law set up to beat corruption.
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Rolls-Royce audit, 4th May 2017
Regulator to investigate KPMG’s audit of Rolls-Royce
KPMG's audit of scandal-hit engine maker Rolls-Royce has come under scrutiny by the Financial Reporting Council.
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SEBI, 5th June 2017
New committee to review Indian governance
India's markets watchdog creates a committee tasked with producing a report on potential reforms to Indian governance.
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Listings, 26th May 2017
Hong Kong stock exchange explores new share structures
Hong Kong exchange will debate the possibility of a new trading board offering alternative share structures.
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Sports, 19th May 2017
Football Association reserves boardroom seats for women
Football Association votes for changes that will see boardroom roles reserved for women, following the introduction of a governance code for sport.
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Leadership, 15th May 2017
Ethical ‘lapses’ driving more CEO departures, says study
More chief executives are being ousted from their roles for "ethical lapses", due to tightening regulation and governance, digital communications, the 24-hour news cycle and increased activity in developing economies.
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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.
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Abenomics, 21st June 2017
Japan’s big corporates shift to provide AGM agendas online
After substantial efforts to introduce good governance to Japan, the country's listed companies have reached a milestone by providing AGM agendas online.
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Corporate responsibility, 30th March 2017
France: large firms face new ‘duty of care’ on risk management
Large French corporates now face new legislation that places a "duty of care" on them, in order to improve risk management and protect human rights, health and safety, and the environment.
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Far East, 22nd June 2017
Malaysia releases new corporate governance code
Malaysia aims for improvements in corporate culture with a new corporate governance code, which demands an “apply or explain an alternative” approach.
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Regulation, 23rd June 2017
Philippines faces corporate governance ‘obstacles’
Companies in the Philippines are still coming to terms with the country's new corporate governance code.
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European Union, 19th June 2017
EU companies to face new anti-money laundering obligations
An EU directive will aim to create improved corporate culture, with new regulations forcing companies to maintain records on beneficial owners.
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Brexit, 1st June 2017
ESMA sets out principles for Brexit among EU member states
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released guidance on achieving a common approach to supervision among EU member states following Brexit.
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IPO reform, 1st March 2017
Reforms mooted for UK IPO process
The UK IPO process is set to be reformed, as the Financial Conduct Authority proposes changes to improve prospectuses and alleviate the risk of conflicts of interest.
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Legal & Regulation, 5th July 2017
Legal and Regulatory Roundup – Europe & Asia
Laws and regulation from around the globe, from corporate governance in the Philippines and Malaysia, to Brexit principles and anti-money laundering obligations in Europe.
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Global risk, 1st July 2017
Global risk: hotspots from the UK, US, Italy, Europe and Qatar
Board Agenda reports on a handful of risk-related tremors around the world, from UK election woes to Eurozone growth and a renewable energy spike.
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Comment: Irena Prijović – Chair of ecoDa, 29th August 2017
Directors must do more to restore public trust
If business is to restore public confidence and trust, then responsibility must fall with directors to communicate with society beyond company reporting, argues Irena Prijović of ecoDa.
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Comment: Amanda Mackenzie, chief executive, BITC, 1st September 2017
Digital revolution: how business can address the impact
The digital and technology revolution is a force for good in society, but we must all address the impending impact and any unintended consequences it may cause.
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French corporate governance, 11th July 2017
France: Macron and the future of corporate governance
There is renewed hope in France for economic policy and its impact on corporate governance. Michel de Fabiani examines the expected positive outcomes for business.
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Board effectiveness, 10th August 2017
View from the chair: Kieran Moynihan on PE versus PLC board performance
Private equity boards are often viewed as high-performing teams, but Kieran Moynihan, chairman of Board Excellence, explores whether PLC boardrooms could do just as well.
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Executive behaviour, 7th September 2017
Improve executive behaviour with better board education
Everyone wants executive behaviour to improve. But the solution cannot just be to increase regulation—the answer lies in better managerial education and audacious corporate governance reform.
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Executive pay, 17th August 2017
Specialist pay consultants and their relationship with the Remco
While the debate over executive pay continues unabated, research sheds light on a largely overlooked element—the relationship between the remuneration committee and specialist pay consultants.
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Board intervention, 14th September 2017
Corporate governance and the proactive board
When should boards take a more proactive approach to governance and strategic decision-making? Research shows that non-executives needn't wait for a crisis to intervene.
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King IV by Ansie Ramalho, 14th September 2017
King IV on corporate governance: a product of African soil
The highly respected King reports lead global thinking on corporate governance. The most recent report drops the “apply or explain” principle for “apply and explain”—a significant change born of an effort to transform African economies.
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Diversity, 30th May 2017
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to boosting diversity and business growth
Diversity in business is often misunderstood, leading to under-representation and stilted career advancement for minority and marginalised professionals. But there are ways to tackle this, while boosting improving performance.
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Corporate risk, 14th September 2017
Risk: Why boards need a collective mindset
Handling risk should not be viewed as the domain of a boardroom “expert” but as an area for collective decision-making, where everyone recognises there is no such thing as certainty.
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By Maggie Pagano, 11th September 2017
Strategic thinking in the age of digital transformation
Technological transformation is coming fast, with Blockchain, artificial intelligence and robotics all set to radically impact the way we do business. But are boards prepared to see this as the catalyst for radically changing strategy?
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By Andrew Cave, 8th August 2017
Unilever’s takeover rejection becomes a turning point
Unilever this year defeated a takeover bid from American rival Kraft. But the episode has prompted questions over the Anglo-Dutch group’s ability to maintain its much-envied sustainable business model.
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Digitalisation, 15th August 2017
Digital transformation: how boards can weather the storm
With the digital revolution about to present "the greatest disruption to both leadership and governance in the entire history of business", there are ways that boards can prepare for the new digital economy and not be left behind.
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Interview: Antony Jenkins, founder 10x Future Technologies; former CEO Barclays; Chairman, Business in the Community, 8th August 2017
Digital optimist: Antony Jenkins
The world is going digital and fast. Former Barclays CEO Antony Jenkins, now a digital entrepreneur, argues that if we make the right choices now, technology needn’t lead us down the road to “dystopia”.
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Interview: Alex Gersh, Paddy Power Betfair, Chief Financial Officer, 7th July 2017
A fair gamble: Alex Gersh
Alex Gersh, finance director of Paddy Power Betfair, discusses the challenges of Brexit and the company merger, and states the importance of responsible corporate citizenship and board transparency.
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Interview: Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild, 14th August 2017
Capitalising on the corporation: Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild
Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild is committed to transforming how society sees business. The key, she says, is to take a more inclusive approach to capitalism.
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Interview: Alice Steenland, AXA Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, 18th July 2017
A partner for society: Alice Steenland
Alice Steenland, AXA’s chief corporate responsibility officer, explains why responsible business matters and why the insurer aims to “empower people to live better lives”.
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Interview: Mark Price, former deputy chairman, John Lewis; Minister of State for Trade & Industry, 21st August 2017
Engaging with happiness: Mark Price
Evidence is growing to show that employee engagement is fundamental in achieving sustainable, commercial success—and can be a means to address the lack of trust in business, argues Mark Price.
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EU audit reform, 11th July 2017
Europe’s new experiment: a year into EU audit reform
EU audit reform presents an altogether different regulatory landscape for firms in the Union, and as a result, creates an alternative audit environment for the rest of the world to consider.
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Corporate crime, 10th July 2017
Is business becoming criminalised?
Criminal law is increasingly used to regulate business. Edward Sparrow and Angela Pearson of law firm Ashurst argue that the rule of law and the established legal process are being challenged.
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Mittelstand companies, 11th July 2017
Mittelstand companies: secrets behind their success
Mittelstand companies are looked upon with envy, but it is their readiness to innovate and adapt to the challenges of the business environment that makes them successful.
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Board culture, 10th July 2017
Technological change: what’s your attitude to risk?
Blake Stephenson, principal product manager – Board & Leadership Solutions, Nasdaq Corporate Solutions, explores why culture is key for boardrooms to keep pace with technological change and mitigate risk.
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Digital board packs, 10th July 2017
Under-pressure company secretaries need relief from admin burden
Digital board packs can save time and money, but a flexible approach to adoption of the technology is crucial, says Graham Bowstead of Perivan Technology.
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Non-financial reporting, 11th July 2017
Non-Financial Reporting Directive: embracing the challenge
Boards must understand the importance of sustainability and long-term value to their businesses, and that means taking non-financial reporting requirements more seriously.
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COMMENT: Digital risk, 11th September 2017
The Secret NED: how boards can keep RoboNed at bay
Why do boards and NEDs "keep getting got" by digital technology? It's time to wake up to the strategic opportunities it presents.