Tag: ICGN
News round-up: this week in governance
ICGN predicts action on money laundering; overconfident CFOs ‘deter activists’; US climate debate continues; Intel boss pay ratio revealed.
Cutting quarterly reporting may undermine the value of companies
Research suggests a decrease in quarterly reporting is linked to decreased company value—and impacts smaller firms more than larger firms.
News round-up: this week in governance
Matthew Moulding sacrifices his extra votes; generalist CEOs; corporate emissions; and diversity disclosures. Plus ICGN’s COP26 priorities.
Hill Review proposals could trigger fight to block FTSE dual-class shares
Those opposed to dual-class shares for premium listed companies are likely to argue against the stocks’ inclusion in UK mainstream indexes.
Japan to include human rights reference in its corporate governance code
Reports in the Japanese press indicate “respect for human rights” will be linked with inspecting supply chains for abuses in the revised code.
Dual-class shares: “Solutions exist to mitigate the governance risk”
Academic says existing governance measures could offset the risks of boosting the voting rights of some share owners over others.
UK to review dual-class shares as part of consultation on listings
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has included dual-class shares in a review of UK listings, with the ICGN warning that they risk lowering governance standards.
The ICGN Global Stewardship Principles: 2020 revisions
The updated ICGN GSP reflect shifts in market practice and regulation, as well as evolving attitudes towards stewardship.
Social factors ‘now key to good corporate governance’ says ICGN
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted social failures and “deep” inequality which must be addressed by business, warns the global governance body.
ESG reporting: what is the endgame?
Non-financial reporting is a challenge for issuers, investors and standard-setters on both sides of the Atlantic. The task ahead is to develop a coherent vision and unified agenda.