Tag: Donald Trump
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.
Quarterly reporting: Useful or an obstacle to jobs?
After intervention by Donald Trump the US is considering an end to quarterly reporting. Many argue that it would be a bad idea.
Facebook makes data ethics the big governance issue
The scandal over what happened to Facebook user data by Cambridge Analytica illustrates that companies still struggle with core questions about how data can and cannot be used.
A partner for society: Alice Steenland
Alice Steenland, AXA’s chief corporate responsibility officer, explains why responsible business matters and why the insurer aims to “empower people to live better lives”.