Independent voices on the board are invaluable for ensuring good governance and healthy dynamics for effective decision-making.

Cherry picking US elements such as dual-class shares can’t ensure success in attracting IPOs, ICGN conference heard.

Investment expert writes that the proposed changes to dual-class shares, listing categories and listing rules should go ahead.

Proposals to lessen the restrictions on dual-class shares are again met with investor protests over board accountability.

Ken Olisa is set to lead African digital payments firm Interswitch, as it allegedly considers an IPO, while Meg Whitman is to leave HPE after six years.

Differential share ownership has become a preoccupation with some tech companies but, argues Kerrie Waring, there’s little evidence that it helps companies plan for the long term.

Two companies preparing for London-based flotations have come under pressure over the lack of female representation on their boards.