Study says selection processes are “distorted by the assumption that those who do not resemble existing board members are less ‘impressive’”.

Nominations committees must be more diverse themselves if they are to boost diversity in their organisations, says a report for the Financial Reporting Council.

Survey reveals relationship between chief executives that intentionally target their company’s culture and company performance.

In H1 there have been 38 significant shareholder votes against individual directors, the lowest six-month total in four years.