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NEWS: Regulation, 2 March, 2021

FRC: many firms ‘not transparent about their compliance with UK code’

Issues identified include difficulties in describing how stakeholder interests are considered and failure to limit the tenure of board chairs.
NEWS: Executive pay, 1 March, 2021

Furlough cash adds to ethical dilemmas around executive pay

The Investment Association and investors Fidelity have both warned companies against excessive pay where furlough money has yet to be repaid.

COMMENT: Technology, 1 March, 2021

The FRC has been considering what cutting-edge corporate reporting looks like—and it involves virtual and augmented reality.

COMMENT: Guidance, 26 February, 2021

Should external board reviews serve to inform a continual process of improvement or provide an assessment of whether the board is effective?

PODCAST: Strategy, 25 February, 2021

We talk to Deanna Mulligan, former CEO and chair of Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, about solving the looming skills crisis.

NEWS: Diversity, 24 February, 2021

With improved gender diversity on boards, the latest report from the Hampton-Alexander Review turns its attention to female leaders.

Board moves, 3 March, 2021

Sensyne Health appoints new CFO and two non-executive directors

Richard Pye is named as CFO, while Michael Norris and Geoff Race join the Sensyne board as non-executive directors.
Board moves, 2 March, 2021

BT chair Jan du Plessis to step down later this year

Du Plessis joined the BT board as a non-executive director in June 2017 and was appointed as chair in November 2017.
Board moves, 1 March, 2021

Fuel retailer EG Group appoints Dame Alison Carnwath to the board

The former Landsec chair will serve as a non-executive director and chair of EG Group's audit committee.
Board moves, 1 March, 2021

Daniela Barone Soares and Richard Anderson join IHG board

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the appointment of two new independent non-executive directors.