Strategy
-
Policymaking, 13 September, 2019
PRI report reveals global shift to national sustainable finance policies
New laws and policy instruments show that investors, policymakers and companies are recognising the “imperative of responsible investing”, says CEO.
-
European Commission strategy, 30 August, 2019
A new agenda for Europe: capital markets union, sustainability and IPOs
The European Commission has a new president and is working on its strategic agenda. What should be the new administration's priorities?
-
Board effectiveness, 27 August, 2019
Institutional investors ‘should confront failing chairs’ to fight private equity deals
Chief investment officer at Aviva Investors calls on institutional shareholders to hold leadership teams to account, and for boards to "defend themselves" against private equity acquisitions.
-
Sustainable business, 20 August, 2019
US business leaders pledge to ‘redefine corporate purpose’
Business Roundtable, a body whose members include the chief executives of Accenture and Amazon, has issued a new set of principles on corporate purpose and sustainable business strategy.
-
Investment, 12 August, 2019
Sustainable funds prosper as strategic shift gathers pace
Sustainable funds are growing in number and performing well, with conventional funds increasingly adjusting their criteria to include sustainability factors, according to a report.
-
Board evolution, 7 August, 2019
Setting the pace: how to ensure your board is fit for the future
EY’s latest whitepaper looks at the key actions boards should take now to ensure they set the pace—or risk falling behind.
-
Report, 19 July, 2019
Outsourcing: the risks and rewards of a multi-faceted tool
A new report examines how outsourcing offers financial and strategic advantages to organisations in an increasingly fast-paced business environment.
-
UN SDGs, 5 July, 2019
Integrated reporting: a framework for a more sustainable future
The International Integrated Reporting Framework will help companies translate their commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals into business models and corporate purpose.
-
Global business, 19 June, 2019
Greece tops list of most complex international jurisdictions
TMF Group’s Global Business Complexity Index ranks Greece the most difficult jurisdiction for international companies to do business in, with Brazil, Germany and China also in the top ten.
-
Corporate culture, 17 May, 2019
Why mental health is a board-level issue
Research released as part of Mental Health Awareness Week reminds businesses that awareness, open dialogue and prevention are key to protecting employee wellbeing at all levels of seniority.
-
Trends, 3 May, 2019
The outlook for governance in 2019
Governance concerns for boards to focus on in 2019 include data breaches, inclusivity, new codes and managing engagement. Board Agenda hears from the experts and looks at the strategic questions boards should be asking.
-
Engagement, 16 April, 2019
Shareholders focus attention on diversity and climate
ESG issues such as diversity and climate are becoming critical issues for shareholder engagement, according to a report from Legal and General Investment Management.
-
Finance, 4 April, 2019
What impact investments mean for boards
Latest figures from the Global Impact Investing Network indicate significant growth in impact investing, with women and millennials credited with driving the trend.
-
Reporting, 1 April, 2019
More work needed on workforce disclosures
A report from the Workforce Disclosure Initiative shows that while the volume of reporting on worker issues is up, the quality remains variable.
-
Sustainable investment, 6 March, 2019
The growth of impact investing and the role of boards
The market for impact investing is now worth around $1.3trn. It is an opportunity for boards to steer their companies towards work that returns social or environmental benefits.
-
Financial services, 14 February, 2019
Why integrating ESG is the key to sustainable business
Investors are placing environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues at the top of their agendas, and they expect the companies they invest in to do likewise. But financial services firms need to ensure that ESG commitments are reflected in robust policies.
-
2020 US election, 6 February, 2019
Share buybacks prompt promise of fresh US legislation
As Democrat presidential hopefuls line up, corporate governance—including share buybacks—emerges as a campaign issue.
-
Davos and climate, 28 January, 2019
Battling climate change boosts stock performance
Davos became a story about climate change. One research group found that good climate change policies helps boost stock performance—good news for investors.
-
Renault-Nissan, 23 January, 2019
Ghosn scandal poses big questions for strategic alliances
The continuing saga over the future of one-time Renault-Nissan chief executive Carlos Ghosn presents significant questions for running strategic alliances.
-
Year in Review, 24 December, 2018
2018: A year in governance
This past year has been packed with governance events from the launch of new codes, executive pay debates, and leadership behaviour debacles to climate change, cybersecurity scandals and the Khashoggi murder.