Tag: corporate governance
Five myths and five realities about the role of shareholders
There are many myths propagated by the populist debate over the purpose of the corporation in general, and the role of its shareholders in particular.
ISS governance rating downgrade ‘can hit share performance’
Research shows the downgrading of a firm’s ISS governance rating can result in a 1% slide in share performance—and the fall in value is not recovered.
Key trends in corporate governance for 2020
Five leading voices in corporate governance explain their priorities—and predictions—for the year ahead.
2019: The year in governance
This year saw the climate crisis accepted as a board-level issue, audit reviews, a UK election and a new focus on human rights and business purpose.
A manifesto for UK leadership on corporate governance
The next government must increase the accountability of the corporate governance system to society and encourage a focus on long-term, sustainable business.
British Academy issues principles to ‘put purpose at the heart of business’
The framework aims to guide companies and lawmakers towards policies and practices that help “profitably solve the problems of people and planet”.
Labour announces plans for UK corporate governance reforms
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell reveals proposals for supervisory boards, a pay ratio limit of 20:1 and delisting firms that fail to tackle climate change.
Active investors bring about better governance, academics confirm
Statistical analysis of the impact of active institutional investors shows that firms respond to changes in investment strategy by enhancing corporate governance.
FRC citizens’ juries reveal public views on corporate governance
Research shows the public wants accessible information to hold companies to account, and underlines the negative impact of recent corporate scandals.
Governance on the political agenda as general election looms
The last Conservative manifesto put governance issues front and centre; Labour has since been working on a reform agenda. How will these concerns be reflected in a general election campaign?