Tag: diversity
European banking authorities urge greater diversity among managers
European financial institutions should improve the diversity of their management bodies to overcome the risk of ‘group think’ and ensure sound governance, say European banking authorities in new guidelines published this week.
More detail of long-term value created by UK companies proposed by FRC
New guidance on the reporting of non-financial matters has been proposed by accounting’s watchdog in an exposure draft, taking into account the UK’s recent implementation of new EU rules.
Singapore sees rise of female board directors overall
The number of female board directors in Singapore has risen, although the number of women occupying the chairmanship has fallen, according to the latest global diversity report from Deloitte.
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to boosting diversity and business growth
Diversity in business is often misunderstood, leading to under-representation and stilted career advancement for minority and marginalised professionals. But there are ways to tackle this, while boosting improving performance.
2017: Key issues in the year ahead
The PM’s green paper, technology, responsible leadership and Brexit: experts highlight the issues they see as most important for corporate governance and leadership in the next 12 months.
Legal & regulatory roundup – Europe
Legal and regulatory highlights from around Europe, including a French anti-corruption bill, geo-blocking, diversity guidance and more.
View from the chair: Sir John Parker
Sir John Parker, chairman of mining giant Anglo American, is calling for broader ethnic diversity in British boardrooms. He tells Dina Medland why.
Women bring under-represented skills to boards
Study finds that female board directors in the US are more likely to have the least common skill sets.
10 questions for building a board
There is more attention than ever on how companies recruit talent to their boards. Tim Copnell lists the key questions directors need to ask when recruiting new blood to join them round the boardroom table.
America’s boardroom diversity crisis
The US has failed to make the right progress on boardroom diversity. But the dominance of ageing, male directors cannot last.