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INSIGHT: Corporate strategy, 21 November, 2019

Companies need to grow the pie, not worry about how to split it

We tend to see the relationship between business and society as a fight over the biggest slice of pie. We need a pie-growing mentality instead.
General election, 20 November, 2019

Labour announces plans for UK corporate governance reforms

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell reveals proposals for supervisory boards, a pay ratio limit of 20:1 and delisting firms that fail to tackle climate change.

Voting rights, 18 November, 2019

The campaign for dual-class listings in London

Stock exchanges want dual-class listings, and so do big tech companies. But not all experts are convinced of the benefits.
Human rights, 15 November, 2019

Norges Bank excludes G4S from portfolio over human rights concerns

An investigation by the bank, which invests Norway's oil revenues, revealed G4S had "behaved in a manner which is at the limit of, or outside, accepted norms" with regard to its treatment of migrant workers in Qatar and UAE.
Nomination committees, 13 November, 2019

ISS policy change puts nomcos under pressure to boost gender diversity

US proxy advisory firm will advise shareholders to vote against nomination committee chairs where there are no female board directors.
Board selection, 12 November, 2019

Top chairs see remuneration rise by 30% over past decade

Research reveals average total remuneration for chairs in the top 150 FTSE companies stands at £404,776, while non-executive directors receive an average of £97,837.
UK audit market, 8 November, 2019

Auditors struggling to challenge management, says FRC

Financial Reporting Council report warns that auditors are still failing to reach the “necessary high standard” of audit quality.
Regulation, 6 November, 2019

Boards gear up for section 172 disclosures

Directors will be required to submit a "meaningful and informative" statement on how they fulfil their section 172 duties.
Regulation, 5 November, 2019

Thomas Cook review urges action on audit reform and bonus clawbacks

Business committee report into travel firm collapse highlights the lack of progress on audit and calls for strengthened provisions to claw back bonuses.
US regulation, 1 November, 2019

ISS launches lawsuit against the SEC over proxy adviser guidelines

The proxy advisory firm has asked that new regulatory demands be set aside, claiming the watchdog “lacks authority” and its actions are “contrary to law”.
Investor engagement, 30 October, 2019

Sustainable investment set to grow as investors focus on climate

Research reveals climate change is now rated the most important engagement topic by institutional investors, eclipsing corporate strategy.
UK audit market, 28 October, 2019

Big Four accountancy firms see decline in combined audit income growth

PwC, EY, Deloitte and KPMG saw audit income grow by 1.7% in 2017–18 compared with 5.7% the previous year, amid continuing pressure for market reform.