Tag: Donald Trump
News round-up: this week in governance
Why Shell victory may not mean an end to climate litigation; FTSE 100 still led by men; Trump’s changes will keep US boards busy.
Environmental risks get sidelined in corporate reporting
Woefully few companies report fully in line with Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures guidelines, the ISSB has found.
What will Trump’s victory mean for US governance?
The incoming administration is likely to overturn climate risk reporting rules and stifle shareholder proposals, say observers.
M&As are damaged by ‘ESG amnesia’ in the US
Researchers find ESG policies get conveniently forgotten when the stakes are high, citing the sale of Twitter as a case in point.
US investors consider political risks at home
Vitriolic politics in the US now seen by some as a systemic risk akin to climate change, writes Harvard academic.
Do you know when to say sorry?
The days of ‘Never apologise, never explain’ are gone: a leader’s well-positioned apology has become a crucial corporate communications tool.
How to bring AI to the board
The ready availability of artificial intelligence means that boards need to rapidly get to grips with AI and what it can—and can’t—do.
How should corporate leaders navigate a political crisis?
As Trump leaves the White House, tough questions remain about whether CEOs should take a stand on political issues.
Twitter CEO takes on Trump over tweets that ‘violate company rules’
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s decision to fact-check and flag the president’s more egregious tweets is a stark reminder that corporate reputation is a governance issue.
Share buybacks prompt promise of fresh US legislation
As Democrat presidential hopefuls line up, corporate governance—including share buybacks—emerges as a campaign issue.