Tag: directors’ duties
AI is a ‘special case for governance’
As AI use in the boardroom grows, it’s essential to focus on the ethical and governance implications, an expert panel heard.
Step back or step up? Fiduciary duties in a volatile world
In times of turbulence, retreating may seem like the safest option, but it is far from a board’s real duty.
3 top tips on directors’ duties
When directors fall short of their responsibilities, the consequences can be devastating. How can board members fulfil their duty?
Think of your reputation—before it’s too late
As with financial risk oversight, reputational risk thinking requires the continuous, systematic and proactive attention of the board.
Minister pours cold water on bid to reform directors’ duties
MP responds in Commons debate about changing section 172 of the Companies Act to include environment and employees.
Directors’ duties up for parliamentary debate
MP’s private member’s bill seeks to add duties to section 172 of the Companies Act in respect of the environment and employees.
3 steps to take toward AI governance
How co-secs and corporate governance professionals can help boards get to grips with artificial intelligence.
Institute of Directors launches non-executive director commission
Its aim is to help foster ‘a culture of responsible risk taking and effective governance’ and enhance trust in UK business.
Japanese directors face personal liability over climate risk
As climate is officially a ‘material risk’, a report warns that Japanese directors are legally bound to ‘act with due care’.
Corporate world has a ‘huge appetite’ for artificial intelligence
AI could change boardrooms to the extent that directors’ duties would change too, a panel of governance, technology and legal experts heard.