Survey shows the scale of interest in blockchain as executives reveal development projects are underway around the world.

Sustainability is now a headline issue, but how much progress has it made in moving to the core of business strategy?

Cloud computing is expected to take a back seat to artificial intelligence, big data analytics and blockchain, shows recent academic research conducted by INSEAD.

Investors are advised to oppose a remuneration policy at Whitbread designed to incentivise its demerger from Costa Coffee.

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.

Knowledge and skills in the boardroom must evolve with the risks and opportunities presented by technology—as well as its associated data—if companies are to remain competitive.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Boards are beginning to acknowledge that sustainability is no longer a siloed concept, but a crucial strategy that lies at the heart of responsible, profitable business, with long-term rewards for both stakeholders and society.

As M&A deal activity recovers from post-crisis lows, non-executives are becoming increasingly involved in the pre-deal planning process.

Chinese appetite for European investment has become ever more sophisticated, but it still pays for both parties to be aware of cultural and operational differences that may arise.

Survey on research and development uncovers concerns about policies that affect visa and work restrictions, and undermine access to talent.