Tag: Comment

Are boards losing control?
We need to ensure that regulations do not inappropriately reduce a board’s ability to take decisions in the best interests of the company.

Don’t let reporting requirements lead to boilerplate disclosures
We must balance the need for disclosure of non-financial information so that it is sufficient, but still proportionate.

Can high CEO turnover boost gender equality?
The trend for boards favouring internal pipelines for CEO succession creates an opportunity to nurture talented women.

Ignore trust at your peril
Consumers and employers expect ethical corporate behaviour—and will vote with their feet when trust is breached.

Why ESG is a political issue
The current debate on terminology overlooks the fact that business and business leaders have always had an impact on politics.

Hybrid AGMs maximise shareholder participation
Avoid virtual-only annual general meetings: although pragmatic in an emergency, they water down shareholders’ rights.

ESG: Should E and S break up with G?
In the world of investing, maturity has revealed significant practical shortcomings in combining environmental, social and governance.

The politics and geopolitics of controlling shareholders
Shareholders with a controlling interest influence not only financial matters but can also wield great power over policy and politics.

Let’s talk about ‘regenerative business’, not sustainability
Sustainability and net-zero commitments may not be enough. We need companies to take a long-term view of ESG and promote regeneration.

Why we need audit reform right now
There is an “urgent need” for reform to the audit landscape as well as internal audit, the Chartered IIA argues.