Tag: corporate governance reform
Companies Act duties ‘need testing in the courts’ to improve governance
Sections 171 and 172 can support the shift to stakeholder capitalism, says Professor Bob Garratt—but only if they are taken seriously and enforced.
Governance centre aims to rebuild ‘professional legitimacy’ of directors
The future of AGMs, corporate purpose and stakeholder primacy were some of the topics covered at the inaugural event by the Centre for Corporate Governance.
The stakeholder capitalism era could mean more UK governance reform
As the argument for stakeholder capitalism gains ground, are the UK’s corporate governance code and regulatory environment ready for the revolution?
Ex-Olympics minister takes Camelot chair in board evolution
Sir Hugh Robertson takes chairman role, as National Lottery operator Camelot takes another step in beefing up governance and driving a return to growth.
Governance reform expands reporting obligation of large UK firms
Large private businesses will be obliged to report on responsibility and their impact upon employees and the wider world, under the government’s follow-up on its green paper.
IoD calls for shareholders to have second vote on pay
Institute of Directors argues for a 30% threshold to provide shareholders with a second vote against pay reports.
Singapore puts governance under review
Regulators in Singapore will examine the quality of comply or explain statements, as well as proposals on monitoring.
Why the pay debate refuses to go away
Transparency, alignment and the impact on employees are all considerations when forming an approach to rising levels of executive pay.
May: governance reform at heart of UK effort to remain ‘global’
UK PM tells leaders at World Economic Forum that reforming governance and ensuring big business stands by its responsibilities to communities is central to Britain’s economy retaining a global outlook.
Executive pay battle: a futile stomp over old ground
A government green paper proposes binding votes on executive pay. Michael Price argues that the “corporate elite” has tried and failed to self-regulate and it is time for something new.