INSIGHT: Sustainability reporting
2024-12-10 15:55:44
Get ready for January 2025: CSRD reports
Why assured integrated reporting is the key to complying with the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
Board moves
2024-12-10 10:09:42
Anglo American appoints Anne Wade as non-executive director
The chair of Man Group will join the board of the multinational mining company at the start of the new year.
PODCAST: International trade
2024-12-09 16:16:00
‘Don’t panic over US tariffs’
Other challenges—that affect every business—are more pressing, according to Board Agenda’s The Macro Memo podcast.
2024-12-06 12:27:26
Director Reference Guide: Navigating Conflict in the Boardroom
The Director Reference Guide on conflict in the boardroom provides practical advice to ensure useful tension does not become problematic.
INSIGHT: Board expertise
2024-12-06 11:20:23
Navigating conflict in the boardroom
Some degree of tension is essential for effective board dynamics, but it needs to be managed to remain constructive.
INSIGHT: Board expertise
2024-12-06 11:18:04
A guide to director onboarding
If you’re joining a board or onboarding another director, hitting the ground running is achievable with good planning.
NEWS: Governance
2024-12-06 11:10:41
News round-up: this week in governance
Revolut chief says London listing is ‘not rational’; the US and new EU disclosure rules; Elon Musk pay case is ‘a cautionary tale’.
NEWS: Audit market
2024-12-06 07:11:11
UK audit market shows signs of diversifying
There has been an increase—albeit small—in challenger audit firms’ share of the takings, according to FRC figures.
Board moves
2024-12-04 10:12:11
Simon Dingemans to join Vodafone as a non-executive director
Dingemans, formerly GSK’s chief financial officer, will take his seat on the board of the telecoms giant in January.
COMMENT: Sustainability
2024-12-04 10:00:00
Why non-executives can ignore the failure of COP29
Boards can make a difference to the planet’s sustainability, provided they focus on areas they can control.
NEWS: CEO pay
2024-12-03 14:04:37
Delaware court rejects Elon Musk’s pay appeal
The US judge’s January ruling against the Tesla board stands, highlighting the issue of corporate governance and compensation.
NEWS: Sustainability reporting
2024-12-02 13:00:41
Boards struggle with CSRD ‘double materiality’ demands
A further challenge emerging from the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive is accurate and thorough data collection, survey finds.
2024-12-02 12:12:01
Review of Corporate Governance Reporting 2024
This annual review of corporate governance reporting from the Financial Reporting Council showcases examples of good reporting.
Board moves
2024-12-02 10:54:42
Rank appoints Christian Nothhaft as a non-executive director
Nothhaft has joined the board of the gambling company, whose brands include Grosvenor Casinos and Mecca Bingo.
NEWS: Governance
2024-11-29 07:44:17
News round-up: this week in governance
Record audit fees; companies failing on sustainability risk reporting; Meta and other companies face 'underminers of democracy' claim.
NEWS: Governance code
2024-11-27 13:05:39
Only one in 10 companies have ‘good’ internal controls reporting
Annual review of reporting on the UK's corporate governance code reveals some companies make no mention of internal controls in their annual reports.
INVESTORS
2024-11-27 11:27:29
Proxy voting trends to watch in 2025
For AGMs in 2025 ESG will remain important; 'pass-through' voting will make its mark; retail investors are coming; enhanced engagement from issuers and GenAI is a 'game changer'.
INSIGHT: Worker protection
2024-11-26 09:51:17
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?
NEWS: Climate and boards
2024-11-26 09:00:52
Investors consider climate transition plans when voting on directors
Research reveals two thirds of investors factor in the quality of a boardroom's response to climate when judging how to vote on the re-election of directors.
NEWS: Governance
2024-11-22 11:06:52
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.