26 July, 2019
Imbalance of power: loyalty shares threaten ‘one share, one vote’
One share, one vote. It’s a compelling premise for corporate governance, but it is being eroded by developments around the world, including in Europe. At
16 April, 2019
Shareholders focus attention on diversity and climate
If you are a company chair and fail to ensure your board is diverse you can bet some significant shareholders will now vote against your reappointment. That’s the message this week from Legal and...
17 January, 2019
Separation of powers makes for healthy board dynamics
Having the right structure at the top of a company is crucial for its success. We at Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) think that when a single person is tasked with exercising manageme...
30 November, 2018
Executive pay storms back onto corporate agenda
The media has just been through another executive pay frenzy. The Investment Association (IA), a body for investment managers, has issued new guidelines on pay which it wants implemented by companies;...
12 June, 2018
LGIM names companies performing badly on climate change
Companies considered to be "laggards" in their efforts to address climate change have been named and shamed by Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM). The investment manager said it had d...
30 May, 2018
Making a difference through diversity in the boardroom
We believe that better diversity brings economic as well as cultural benefits. The World Economic For...
18 May, 2018
LGIM launches gender diversity fund to promote women on boards
Asset manager Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has underlined the importance of women in the boardroom by launching the first "gender orientated fund" to focus on UK-listed companies...
4 April, 2017
