Nearly three-quarters of board members believe the board’s performance in meetings needs improvement, an expert panel heard.

Leaked proposed omnibus amendments would see even more companies escape the threshold for the legislation.

Bindi Foyle and Samy Zekhout will take their places on the board of the food processing group at the beginning of June.

This month, it is 55 years since the Equal Pay Act, yet pay inequality persists. It is time for boards to push for cultural transformation.

The former HM Treasury permanent secretary has joined the bank’s board as an independent non-executive director and chair designate.

The board’s expanding remit to oversee non-financial reporting calls for significant reforms, with stakeholder trust being the prize.

Partnership will support aspiring and seasoned NEDs, offering tailored services for the challenges of securing board positions.

Tariffs prompt auditors to seek watchdog advice; proxy advice and misinformation; Delaware and ‘the efficiency of corporate adjudication’.

A majority of top fund managers may hold boards accountable for perceived lack of responsiveness or stewardship.

Lawyers fear liability risks to companies, saying the changes foster uncertainty, inefficiency and greenwashing.

Arsenal Football Club’s chief commercial officer will take her seat on the board after this year’s AGM in June.

The European Central Bank points to ‘significant’ issues with suggested plans to reduce the scope of sustainability reporting.

The question isn’t how AI will change business—it’s whether leaders can harness it to drive innovation responsibly and without eroding trust.

Fascism as management philosophy; UN body criticises ‘omnibus’ CSDDD; banks fail on climate transition plans; Erin Brockovich on governance.

As the government considers allowing online-only AGMs, the ICGN warns of the risk to shareholder relations.

The British aerospace multinational has operations in North America, where it is ‘complying with all requirements’.

Leanne Sheraton and Sam Mitchell will join the board of the global services group with effect from next month.

The current political climate makes the enforcement of EU legislation in America unlikely, suggest academics.

Poulter, formerly chief executive of Laura Ashley, will join the board of the homewares group with immediate effect.

Whistleblowing in the UK vs USA; will Tesla unseat Musk?; Palliser fails to sway Rio Tinto; how early-life trauma affects CEO safety.