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Tag: Spring 2019

cybersecurity

Cybersecurity: how to close the knowledge gap

The issue of cybersecurity has moved to the top of the boardroom agenda. But are boards doing the right things to stay one step ahead of criminals?

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Cultivating trust in business: Guy Singh-Watson, Riverford

The founder of organic farm and veg box delivery firm Riverford, Guy Singh-Watson, explains what’s wrong with “testosterone-fuelled boards”, and why he believes in employee ownership and a purpose beyond profit.

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Banking on better cybersecurity

Boards are bolstering their expertise as they look to tackle one of the biggest business threats facing financial services firms: the risk of cyber-attacks. But experts warn that resilience needs to be hard-wired into the business itself.

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Organisational models: why teal is the new colour of business

Is corporate governance being used to resolve the agency problem and shift companies to new organisational models? Recent reforms suggest this is happening, even if it is not intended—and the future looks teal.

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The outlook for governance in 2019

Governance concerns for boards to focus on in 2019 include data breaches, inclusivity, new codes and managing engagement. Board Agenda hears from the experts and looks at the strategic questions boards should be asking.

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Executives: the new social leaders

The public are losing faith in politicians to solve their problems and are increasingly looking to employers and business leaders to take a stand on societal issues, according to the latest Edelman Trust Barometer.

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Risk hotspots: a global roundup

Pressure grows on social media companies, the economy slows in South Korea, France and Italy fall out, while Alphabet and Shell go fly a kite.

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Audit committees: increased scrutiny is the only certainty

A number of recent reviews have concluded that greater scrutiny of the audit process is necessary, after a series of high-profile corporate failures. But what shape will any legislation take? And how will changes to the role of the audit committee affect the board as a whole?

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Country profile: Canada

Despite trade spats with the US, there is optimism in Canada about the country’s prospects. Cannabis is expected to provide an economic boost, while construction is set to expand massively under a government initiative.

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The gendered corporation

Many campaigners advocate an “add women and stir” approach to fixing corporate governance. But this ignores the broader role of particular types of masculine business culture.

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