Tag: Comment
Audit reform is essential to restore faith in the UK
When it comes to understanding what attracts investors to a capital market, the London Stock Exchange has got it wrong.
An uncomfortable U-turn on audit reform
The government’s bonfire of the regulations expected for audit reform creates a source of uncertainty for business.
Are you serious about cybersecurity?
Artificial intelligence chatbot hackers are just the latest in a long list of cyber threats, which are not going away any time soon.
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.
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.