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younger generation

A long-term investment that no board can afford to ignore

We have a moral imperative, and an entirely vested interest, in realising that we owe economic growth to the younger generation.

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Business leaders issue warning on governance rules and sustainability

Without the European Commission’s reforms, governance systems “will act as countervailing forces against achieving sustainability objectives”.

Businessman looks at green graph showing growth

Harvard experts slam EU report on long-term strategic thinking

European Commission study contains “deep flaws”, conflates key factors and “touts cures” that could be “counterproductive”, academics warn.

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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.

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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”.

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Five myths and five realities about the role of shareholders

There are many myths propagated by the populist debate over the purpose of the corporation in general, and the role of its shareholders in particular.

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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?

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UK’s draft new governance code has a social mission

This week saw the release of a new draft code for UK corporate governance. While many were distracted by measures on executive pay, the code’s real mission is social “injustices”, as highlighted by Theresa May last year.

Cape Town, South Africa, King IV, corporate governance

South Africa needs a stepped-up approach to governance

With South Africa’s economy facing more tough times ahead, an increased focus on stewardship is vital. King IV should be used as a platform for good governance practices, argues Robert Lewenson.

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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.

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