Tag: strategy
How to build strong governance ahead of an initial public offering
An IPO sees a company open itself to the scrutiny of thousands of investors. A strong governance structure is essential to minimise risks.
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.
UK dividends up 89% on Q3 2020 as economy reopens
Figures from Link Group show dividend payouts by UK companies have rocketed—but one expert warns that they may not be the best option.
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.
Corporate purpose: reasons for optimism, but vigilance is required
Many companies have acted in a compassionate manner since the pandemic began; others haven’t. Corporate purpose has made the difference.
Does diversity deliver? We don’t know yet—and here’s why
Studies appear to show a causal link between diversity and financial performance. But the methods are not robust enough to draw this conclusion.
Independent directors play essential role in assessing share buybacks
Study finds independent directors are efficient at monitoring buybacks and avoiding those “that would destroy long-term shareholder value”.
Academic warns that ‘good’ corporations are bad for democracy
So called ‘good’ corporations have “not actually changed, at least not in terms of their legal mandates”, claims Joel Bakan.
Boards ‘should add technology to governance concerns’
At a recent webinar digital strategist Clara Durodie called on financial services boards to consider technology as part of an ESG strategy.
Business Roundtable stakeholder statement ‘mostly for show’, says study
Harvard researchers say signatories have made few changes in company documents that indicate a corporate purpose favouring stakeholders.