Tag: corporate governance
Board priorities 2022: a checklist for directors
The pandemic continues to impact agendas, but climate, data security and succession are some of the other priorities demanding board focus.
Governance 2022: multidimensional landscape brings board challenges
From ESG and climate reporting to audit reform and board diversity, governance trends for the coming year predict a packed agenda.
News round-up: this week in governance
Brewdog culture under fire; Jan du Plessis named as next FRC chair; Wetherspoon opts for worker-directors; £46m fine for Standard Chartered.
News round-up: this week in governance
Scrooge strikes again; BT faces takeover; NGOs call for sustainable governance; fallout from Carillion continues; Faber lands new role.
Elliott Advisors calls for restructuring of the SSE board
The hedge fund has questioned the adequacy of SSE’s corporate governance and criticised the board’s “notable lack of renewables expertise”.
Investor activism set to enter ‘golden age’ as firms emerge from pandemic
Consultancy Alvarez & Marsal says 2022 will see a 10% boost in activism across Europe, with 148 companies at risk of targeting by activists.
UN calls for ‘culture change’ to improve human rights in supply chains
Push for due diligence comes as part of a roadmap aiming to embed use of the UN’s Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
News round-up: this week in governance
Tim Martin hits out at Fidelity; Disney appoints its first female chair; the LSE fines Sensyne Health; fund managers may not save the planet.
News round-up: this week in governance
Some reporting requires improvement; Wall Street votes on ESG; CEO pay “remains major concern”; and why the PM should stick to Peppa Pig.
How to build strong governance ahead of an initial public offering
An IPO sees a company open itself to the scrutiny of thousands of investors. A strong governance structure is essential to minimise risks.