A board’s highly sophisticated procedure for making risk decisions can often be undermined by a failure to identify risk in the first place.

Swiss research reveals Anglo-Saxon boards and CEOs are more likely to increase debt, reduce dividend payments and embark on M&As.

Study concludes investors are better placed to correct the behaviour and decision-making of boards than rafts of new ESG regulation.

Behind every apparently calm surface lies a mass of board member interests, beliefs and emotions. How these conflicts can be managed?

Researchers say that the use of artificial intelligence on boards “is possible with minor reconsiderations to the current legislation”.

Empire-building CEOs prepare more informative reports on investment projects when faced with unfriendly boards, research reveals.

Our industries are set to be revolutionised by AI. It can help boards to make intelligent decisions which drive profit and growth.

Academics suggest a South African-style “social and ethics committee” could help to embed stakeholder interests into board decision-making.

Many directors are struggling with decision-making when the data changes daily. Boards should take a “roughly right” approach to keep moving forwards.

Virtual board meetings are the new normal. But can performance be maintained at a distance—and will decision-making be effective?