Tag: Barry Gamble

News round-up: this week in governance
‘Tough gig’ for non-execs under dual class shares; KPMG’s bounce back with Jon Holt; SEC losing its progressive chair Gary Gensler.

Choose your words carefully
Creating space and time for considered, formal debate of board decisions will allow sense—and true consensus—to emerge.

Why UK corporate governance needs tightening up
The LSE’s response to the government’s panicky U-turn on governance regulation is not helpful to NEDs and other stakeholders.

Are UK corporate governance rules leading to market malaise?
A recent article argued the UK needs “more directors who understand risk-taking, not virtue signalling” if London is to regain its status.

A remixed roadmap for the future of board leadership
A recent report identifies the need for a new governance model that reflects the changing responsibilities of boards and their leaders.

Activists set their sights on underperforming AIM boards
A new paper suggests that AIM rules should be revised to encourage activism and better protect the interests of minority shareholders.

Dual-class shares threaten shareholder democracy and good governance
Despite City enthusiasm for dual-class shares, corporate governance is largely unworkable without equal treatment for all shareholders.

Relationship audit: how to maximise the benefits of your AIM auditors
Twenty-five years after the AIM was launched, building a constructive relationship with your auditors remains a vital component for success.