Tag: corporate governance
Changes to company law would enable use of ‘robot directors’
Researchers say that the use of artificial intelligence on boards “is possible with minor reconsiderations to the current legislation”.
Calls grow for tougher rules on human rights in supply chains
The Corporate Justice Coalition says the UK cannot be viewed as a leader on human rights based upon the current Modern Slavery Act.
Good governance boosts companies’ CSR performance
Study concludes that “corporate board reforms… appear to have a positive spillover for non-financial stakeholders”.
Executive remuneration models ‘do not describe how pay is actually set’
Researchers have interviewed non-executive directors and investors to highlight the hidden factors involved in CEO pay decisions.
Diligent launches its third Modern Governance 100 awards
This year’s awards feature six new categories, including ESG & Diversity Trailblazer, Outstanding Community Ally and Cyber Risk Leader.
OECD warns that Covid-19 requires a governance response
Corporate governance will play a “crucial role” in supporting the recovery of economies after Covid, according to OECD chief Mathias Cormann.
ACGA urges overhaul of Hong Kong corporate governance
Asian Corporate Governance Association criticises Hong Kong’s “soft-touch approach” and calls for gender quotas and fixed terms for non-execs.
Workforce voice in corporate governance: where are we now?
FRC research into implementation of requirements on workforce engagement shows that progress has been patchy.
MEPs protest over EU sustainable corporate governance measures
Members of the European Parliament have written to commissioners amid fears that key measures in the legislation will be watered down.
To B-Corp or not to B-Corp? FRC chief says no in governance debate
Sir Jon Thompson argues there is no need to introduce B-Corp status in the UK, saying companies are already “moving in the right direction”.