Tag: research
Good ESG ratings make firms more attractive to long-term investors
Study shows that companies with verified ESG ratings attract “financially sophisticated” investors with “long-term orientation”.
CEO pay falls by 9%—but LGIM issues warning over engagement
PwC report shows executive pay has fallen; but LGIM says investor feedback on remuneration is being ignored.
New CEO appointments reflect ‘multi-dimensional role’ amid the pandemic
Boards have appointed a greater number of women, non-nationals and candidates with an advanced degree or MBA during the past year.
Investor pressure ‘should be primary tool’ in changing firms’ ESG behaviour
Study concludes investors are better placed to correct the behaviour and decision-making of boards than rafts of new ESG regulation.
News round-up: this week in governance
Car park catch-ups; audit reform rumours; Musk on Twitter; ISS seeks climate disclosures; and why married CEOs are a safer bet.
Pandemic ‘has shown how vital employees are to corporate success’
Chartered Governance Institute report reveals 53% of FTSE 350 firms have changed their approach to “workforce voice” during Covid-19.
Cutting quarterly reporting may undermine the value of companies
Research suggests a decrease in quarterly reporting is linked to decreased company value—and impacts smaller firms more than larger firms.
Companies with narcissistic CEOs have lower share prices but better governance
Almost one in five US CEOs in a Stanford University survey is considered a narcissist by fellow directors. But this may not be bad news.
Firms with a strong CSR record are more likely to survive a crisis
Academics identify link between CSR and survival, showing that companies where CSR is a priority were less likely to delist in the pandemic.
Boards have intensified their attention on employee well-being, survey reveals
Board transformation survey also confirms the increased importance of resilience and digital transformation to boardroom discussions.