Firms fail to keep pace with tech; AI and the never-ending board meeting; CEO pay at Barclays; remco strategies.

Shareholder rights, climate transition and capital management are also prominent issues, reveals global survey.

London listings problems ‘not caused by over-regulation’; BT holds fast to DEI; US firms face legal risks over human rights and environment.

The revised Financial Reporting Council UK Stewardship Code is aimed at reducing the reporting burden and growing the UK economy.

Moving stocks is on the rise, but rarely because of a company’s financial performance, research into activist investors reveals.

There should be a ‘clear rationale’ that aligns remuneration with a firm’s purpose, values and goals, says the Investment Association.

A head of stewardship warns that asset managers being ‘totally scattered’ puts long-term sustainable performance at risk.

London’s Capital Markets Industry Taskforce asks watchdog to move from ‘apply and explain’ model to ‘comply or explain’.

Sir Nigel Wilson’s capital ideas for London; AI and governance; ICGN writes to Italy over board director election overhaul.

Today’s King’s Speech included a declaration that the UK would get a draft audit reform and corporate governance bill.