Tag: corporate accountability
EU negotiates in bid to pass sustainability directive
After the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive vote was delayed, Belgium has come up with proposed revisions.
Shareholder activism might sound good, but it won’t change much
Relying on shareholders to make corporations more accountable is misguided. There are far more direct and effective measures available.
Why there is a case for live video streaming of boardroom meetings
If boardroom meetings were streamed live for investors, would there be an improvement in board performance? Kieran Moynihan of Board Excellence says radical steps like this are necessary to improve corporate accountability.
Why it is time to take stock of governance in banking
In the decade since the collapse of Lehman Brothers triggered the global financial crisis, governance and leadership roles in banking have been transformed for the better. But is it now time for banks to assess progress, and question whether it is necessary to reduce the regulatory burden and the increasingly one-size-fits-all approach taken by supervisory bodies?
How good board communication can mitigate risk
The growing need for corporate accountability has shown how up-to-date, accessible information is crucial for directors—enter the digital board pack.