Public loses faith in capitalism while backing ‘stakeholder’ businessMore than half of British people have lost faith in capitalism to do good, while the public appears …
UK government could introduce shared audits for large companiesIs the government heading towards introducing shared audits for the UK biggest companies? That’s the …
UK firms urged to improve carbon emissions reportingUK companies need to improve their carbon emissions reporting, according to new research. The …
Heartache to headache: why workplace relationships are a problemLate last year workplace relationships hit the headlines with a bang. First global fast-food chain …
Five qualities for business leaders in an age of uncertaintyThe 21st century has given us great access to information and a heightened awareness of human impact …
Key trends in corporate governance for 2020'The government needs to push through key business reforms' Roger Barker, head of corporate …
How to hold businesses to account on carbon? Include their supply chainsSupply chains contribute significantly to a firm’s carbon footprint and can amount to four times the organisation’s own operational emissions.
New UK regulator should be freed to focus on auditThere are fears that the Audit, Reporting and Governance Authority (ARGA) will foster a formulaic and legalistic interpretation of the UK Corporate Governance Code.
Why stakeholder capitalism is dominating the global business agendaThe World Economic Forum event at Davos has embraced the debate over stakeholder capitalism, as businesses and regulators seek to create long-term value.
Sasja Beslik: global finance industry ‘is the key to a sustainable future’Sasja Beslik doesn’t sleep well at night. Perhaps the finance industry’s most prominent campaigner …
NED Awards 2020: ‘Think strategically about how your company adapts’Receiving an award can often give the winner pause for thought, a moment to reflect on why it is …
PRI policy chief warns that capital markets ‘remain unsustainable’“We haven’t yet seen the transition necessary,” says Will Martindale, head of policy and research at …
FTSE 100 boards fail to improve BAME representationFresh research concludes that FTSE 100 companies have failed to improve black, Asian and ethnic …
Board moves: Tristel appoints Bruno Holthof as chairTristel, a manufacturer of infection control and hygiene products, has appointed Dr Bruno Holthof as …
Top chairs see remuneration rise by 30% over past decadeFees for board chairs and senior independent directors (SIDs) have risen while pay for …
10 Ideas to Make Corporate Governance a Driver of a Sustainable EconomyThe climate crisis, declining natural resources, and pollution affect us all. We need to make our …
The Path to Board DiversityDiversity in the boardroom is now seen as good business practice—supporting enhanced
Understanding Citizens’ Views on the Regulation of Corporate Reporting, Corporate Governance and AuditThe Financial Reporting Council (FRC) wanted to better understand the views of the general public
