Tag: long-termism
EU urges firms to focus on long-term strategy over short-term goals
European Commission study finds shareholder pay-outs increased fourfold from 1992–2018, with a fall in the ratio of capex and R&D investment to revenues.
Investor focus on results and remuneration ‘creating friction’ with boards
The Investor Forum warns short-term issues are “crowding out real conversation about long-term strategic value and broader stakeholder perspectives”.
Setting the pace: how to ensure your board is fit for the future
EY’s latest whitepaper looks at the key actions boards should take now to ensure they set the pace—or risk falling behind.
How the revised shareholder directive will help overcome short-termism
The EU’s amended Shareholder Rights Directive came into force in June 2017, and will be rolled out across member states by 2019. It aims to tackle short-termism among investors. But what are the law’s key elements?
Larry Fink: companies must make a ‘positive contribution’ to society
Larry Fink, chief executive of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, says it will step up its engagement with boards in an effort to forge a “new model of shareholder engagement”.
Directors must do more to restore public trust
If business is to restore public confidence and trust, then responsibility must fall with directors to communicate with society beyond company reporting, argues Irena Prijović of ecoDa.
UK governance reform needs ‘patient’ capital
Think tank Tomorrow’s Company tells MPs the UK needs new investment trusts to encourage long-term patient capital.
2017: Key issues in the year ahead
The PM’s green paper, technology, responsible leadership and Brexit: experts highlight the issues they see as most important for corporate governance and leadership in the next 12 months.