Strategy

1. Stakeholder management, 16 May, 2018

   Why boards should be clear about long-term value

   The need for boards to focus on the long-term value of their organisations is by now well known, but communicating this clearly to stakeholders is crucial if they are to regain public trust and remain sustainable.

2. ESG, 20 April, 2018

   Campaign demands more ‘sustainable’ companies for investors

   Netflix and Walt Disney are among the companies targeted by investors calling for more "environmentally friendly" policies.

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   Asset managers, 19 March, 2018

   BlackRock reveals more details on its engagement priorities

   BlackRock has detailed how it will engage with and act upon topics such as human capital management, climate change and executive pay for the coming year.

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   Strategy and restructuring, 15 March, 2018

   Unilever opts for single Netherlands HQ and ‘one share one vote’

   Unilever announces the end of its dual-registered structure to make Netherlands its home base, in a bid to improve governance and shareholder value.

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   Investors, 19 February, 2018

   GPIF, Japan’s pension fund, to probe external fund manager’s pay

   Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund, the world's largest pension fund, is to look at the link between pay and performance for external portfolio managers.

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   Women on boards, 15 February, 2018

   Stronger together: the wider benefits of women on boards

   We know that women improve company boards, but a recent study reveals that they also offer better support to less powerful stakeholders and, in turn, make their companies better corporate citizens.

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   Regulation compliance, 13 February, 2018

   Compliance: take it or leave it

   Compliance with regulation and the law is an essential part of business, but a new report reveals that companies are aware of failings and that the appetite for abiding by the rules is surprisingly low.

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   Investor activism, 7 February, 2018

   Activist investors: the corporate world’s new fixture

   Boards beware: as investor activism becomes more prevalent, directors would do well to prepare for the worst—an issue that few companies have properly considered.

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   Capital allocation, 2 February, 2018

   ICGN calls for inclusion of buy-backs in governance code

   The ICGN's policy director has called for the inclusion of share buy-backs in the UK's corporate governance code, which the government is currently reviewing.

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   Brexit negotiations, 27 November, 2017

   Business needs a Brexit Christmas gift, says IoD

   Institute of Directors says businesses can only wait until March 2018 before making critical structural decisions to deal with Brexit.

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   Climate change, 27 November, 2017

   Every board has a role in the transition to a low-carbon economy

   Climate change has placed a premium on moving to sustainable business models and a low-carbon economy. The task will need “positivity of purpose“ and “informed assessment“ of climate risks, writes Tom Delay of the Carbon Trust.

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    European culture survey, 6 November, 2017

    European survey: boards struggle with culture

    New research from Board Agenda, conducted in association with Mazars and INSEAD, reveals that while some boards recognise the value of corporate culture, a significant number are still grappling to give it adequate time and attention.

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