Tag: Autumn 2017
Advancing to a state of readiness: the new Shareholder Rights Directive
All parties in the shareholder communication chain need to prepare for the enhanced requirements of the new Shareholder Rights Directive—and try to influence its local implementation to encourage a harmonised approach. Broadridge’s Demi Derem and Elizabeth Maiellano highlight the key changes and challenges.
M&A post-crisis: the changing role of the NED
As M&A deal activity recovers from post-crisis lows, non-executives are becoming increasingly involved in the pre-deal planning process.
Crisis management: the key to a sound corporate reputation
Risk monitoring and detailed contingency planning can help a firm with a reputation under fire, but boards looking ahead by a decade or more are the leaders best placed to see off existential threats.
Overcoming difference as Chinese investment in Europe grows
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.
Uncovering and understanding the hidden value of intangible assets
Eighty percent or more of an average company’s value could lie in its intangible assets. Understanding the hidden value of a business is the key to communicating its importance to stakeholders.
Enduring institutions prosper through serving society
The drive for sustainability has to some extent undermined the concept of shareholder value. Denis Kilroy argues that the key strategy companies should be pursuing is creating ongoing value and wealth.
Risk hotspots: a global roundup
Board Agenda reports on risk-related convulsions across the globe, from Spain’s constitutional crisis to Washington’s ongoing conflict with North Korea.
Diageo tops rankings in IoD’s good governance report
The Institute of Directors’ annual ranking of listed UK companies for their good governance sees distiller lead the way.
Corporate tax evasion crimes added to Criminal Finances Act
Failure to prevent the facilitation of UK and foreign tax evasion have been implemented as new corporate offences under the Criminal Finances Act.
Boards need ‘protection’ from short-term shareholders
The short-term nature of stock exchange business models hampers the ability of boards to focus on long-term goals, says directors’ association.