Tag: corporate governance
Companies that make political donations are ‘less risky’
Research finds lower levels of both systemic and idiosyncratic risk among politically connected businesses.
The UK needs a code of conduct for company directors
A formal code of conduct for company directors would signal their willingness to apply high ethical standards in governance and leadership.
News round-up: this week in governance
Row over pay for non-execs; JD Sports governance overhaul; EU agrees on CSRD; and do mandatory US climate disclosures impede free speech?
5 reasons for boards to implement a whistleblowing solution
The right policy and reporting channel for whistleblowing increases awareness and offers protection. But the board also has to listen.
News round-up: this week in governance
Divestment may not drive renewables shift; US boards get bigger; call for transparency on lobbying; how famine affects board decisions.
BlackRock expands voting choice in response to investor demand
Voting will now be available to clients representing 47% of index equity assets globally, including 650 funds based in the US and UK.
EU proposes 40% quota for female non-executives
Agreement sees the threshold reduced to 33% if boards agree rules to include executive roles in their gender quota calculations.
News round-up: this week in governance
JD Sports chair to depart; LGIM brings Jeff Bezos back down to Earth; CEO pay under scrutiny; fines for KPMG; and BlackRock backs off on ESG.
Age-diverse boards associated with less corporate misconduct
More age diversity, researchers say, could reduce “groupthink” and lead to “more critical judgment of management’s decisions and actions”.
The heavy cost of boardroom disasters
The size and global reach of modern businesses means that the repercussions of scandals and collapses are more severe than ever.