News
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INSIGHT: Worker protection, 26 November, 2024
The board’s new duty to protect workers
Legal reforms, placing an emphasis on preventing worker harassment, have come into effect. What are the implications for directors?
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NEWS: Governance, 22 November, 2024
News round-up: this week in governance
'Tough gig' for non-execs under dual class shares; KPMG's bounce back with Jon Holt; SEC losing its progressive chair Gary Gensler.
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NEWS: Sustainability , 21 November, 2024
Research uncovers doubts about CEO and boardroom abilities
Survey shows unity over sustainability but CEOs harbour doubts about the capability of their boards, while many directors are sceptical of their CEOs.
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INSIGHT: Non-financial disclosure, 21 November, 2024
How to build shareholder trust through disclosure
Effective corporate reporting on topics such as AI, cybersecurity and ESG is key to keeping investors onside.
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NEWS: Gender & Pay, 19 November, 2024
‘Considerable’ progress still to be made on boardroom gender pay gap
Research reveals the boardroom gender pay gap has shrunk but only by a single percentage point.
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NEWS: Governance, 15 November, 2024
News round-up: this week in governance
Why Shell victory may not mean an end to climate litigation; FTSE 100 still led by men; Trump’s changes will keep US boards busy.
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NEWS: Climate risk reporting, 14 November, 2024
Environmental risks get sidelined in corporate reporting
Woefully few companies report fully in line with Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures guidelines, the ISSB has found.
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NEWS: Stewardship code, 14 November, 2024
Stewardship code rolls back on environmental stance
The revised Financial Reporting Council UK Stewardship Code is aimed at reducing the reporting burden and growing the UK economy.
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NEWS: NED Awards 2025, 13 November, 2024
The right skills blend for the perfect board
The evolution of boards and of the skills they require is gathering pace, according to a Non-Executive Director Awards webinar.
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NEWS: Listed companies, 11 November, 2024
Listed companies switch jurisdictions to ‘get better valuations’
Moving stocks is on the rise, but rarely because of a company’s financial performance, research into activist investors reveals.
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NEWS: Governance, 7 November, 2024
News round-up: this week in governance
'Yellow cards' suggested for failing water companies; a NED is not just for Christmas; the link between sustainability and religion.
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NEWS: US governance, 7 November, 2024
What will Trump’s victory mean for US governance?
The incoming administration is likely to overturn climate risk reporting rules and stifle shareholder proposals, say observers.
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NEWS: Sustainability reporting, 6 November, 2024
Critics call for revision of CSRD
As the deadline for full implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive nears, firms are struggling to comply.
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NEWS: Audit reform, 5 November, 2024
ISG’s demise triggers audit reform push
Building giant ISG goes into administration, highlighting the lack of progress on audit reform since Carillion’s collapse in 2018.
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NEWS: Governance, 1 November, 2024
News round-up: this week in governance
German politicians consider CSRD a 'monster'; M&A stands by 'ESG'; US corporate leaders are 'purple'; Stateside board members beware the 'beer buddie'.
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INSIGHT: Governance, 1 November, 2024
Why boards need senior independent directors
Independent voices on the board are invaluable for ensuring good governance and healthy dynamics for effective decision-making.
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NEWS: Shareholder rights, 29 October, 2024
Investor body calls on EU for ‘sunset clause’ on dual class shares
International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) argues obstacles remain to shareholder rights in the EU and calls for more harmonisation of rules.
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NEWS: Risk, 28 October, 2024
Boards ‘may not be evolving fast enough’
Research reveals geopolitical risk is not considered a top priority by boardrooms around the world.
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COMMENT: Budget 2024, 28 October, 2024
What to look out for in the budget
For new chancellor Rachel Reeves, it will not be easy to balance raising money and pursuing economic growth with keeping a lid on taxes.
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NEWS: Governance, 25 October, 2024
News round-up: this week in governance
Institute of Directors’ code of conduct for company directors; sustainability is ‘public expectation’; AI’s role in data analytics.