Tag: ICGN
Balancing act: stock exchanges and dual-class shares
As stock exchanges allow dual-class shares in a bid to attract new listings, investors worry they that represent a “watering down” of listing requirements.
ICGN reveals stewardship awards nominees
The International Corporate Governance Network has unveiled its list of star players in global stewardship.
Japan’s wave of governance reform is welcomed, and isn’t over yet
Abenomics—or “Japan’s Revitalisation Strategy”—is awakening the concept of investor stewardship and focusing the minds of Japan’s corporate elite on how to improve governance standards.
Share buybacks: a question of governance?
The UK government is investigating share buybacks, but could capital allocation be a subject for more disclosure and the corporate governance code?
Which direction for corporate governance?
What began as a response to corporate scandal, corporate governance is making great strides in driving leadership accountability in Europe—but it’s still a work in progress, with views and policies differing considerably.
Integrated reporting the focus for ICGN-IIRC gathering
The ICGN-IIRC Tokyo Conference will mark Japan’s governance reforms and focus on creating on long-term value.
ICGN calls for inclusion of buy-backs in governance code
The ICGN’s policy director has called for the inclusion of share buy-backs in the UK’s corporate governance code, which the government is currently reviewing.
Origins of investor stewardship and the Japan code
Abenomics brought a host of changes to Japan, not least the introduction of a new stewardship code for investors. The code is now being updated with new guidance, explains Kerrie Waring of the ICGN.
Opposition to listing rule changes continues to build
The FCA continues to meet with opposition to a rule change that would permit a state-owned company to list on the London Stock Exchange.
Malaysian boards urged to establish good governance incentive schemes
Securities Commission Malaysia chairman urges boards to incentivise good corporate governance and prioritise long-term value over short-term profit-seeking.