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Non-Executive Director Awards 2024: Winners playing a ‘pivotal’ role in their organisations
This year’s accolades celebrated exceptional non-executive directors, whether they are a ‘safe pair of hands’ or ‘a magician’.
Many boards fail to understand directors’ duties on sustainability
Directors and senior executives feel they are ill-prepared for incoming ESG regulations, Sustainability Board survey reveals.
Opposition to dual-class shares resumes
Proposals to lessen the restrictions on dual-class shares are again met with investor protests over board accountability.
C-suite and non-executive directors’ views ‘not aligned’
Boardroom opinion is divided over key values and central issues, according to a global board governance survey.
Most businesses ‘vulnerable to or at high risk’ of cybercrime
A mere 13% of firms are ‘resilient’ to cyber-attack or disruption from AI-powered assaults, research reveals.
Business leaders call for election promises on audit reform
The Institute of Directors’ ‘Manifesto for Business’ also seeks change to section 172 to promote company purpose.
Industry body opens consultation on internal audit code of practice
Code addresses need for ‘robust, competent and appropriately resourced internal audit’, according to the Institute of Internal Auditors.
FTSE 250 warned to ‘review’ approach to ethnic minority target
Board representation in FTSE 100 has improved, but many listed firms are lagging behind, the Parker Review reveals.
SEC votes in new US climate risk disclosure rules
The US regulator-approved rules mean companies must make extensive new disclosure on “material” climate change risks.
EU negotiates in bid to pass sustainability directive
After the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive vote was delayed, Belgium has come up with proposed revisions.