Tag: Technology
Silicon Valley improves its governance
Big technology companies are stealing a march over other top corporates when it comes to female representation on the board.
Boards may evolve a ‘duty’ to use AI
Artificial intelligence has prompted huge interest and questions about whether the technology and the law are ready for robots on boards.
Can the UK achieve net zero by 2050?
To gain economic benefits, UK businesses will need resilient and flexible supply chains to provide the materials critical for manufacturing.
Board priorities 2023: tact, trust and transparency
We asked key figures what would help boards this year. The answers ranged from ‘smarter blockchain tech’ to ‘a cool head over executive pay’.
Every board needs a STEM professional
With technology an intrinsic part of industry, making properly informed decisions at the top level is crucial.
Governance must not stand in the way of innovation
As regulation increases, innovation suffers—but a diverse, savvy board can promote a corporate culture open to change.
Let AI pick up the board’s admin only, experts advise
It may be some way off yet, but governance by robots is coming and directors need to be ready, according to new research.
Investors seek clarity from firms on net zero pledges
Financial watchdog’s report reveals the need for ‘hard data’ detailing how net zero plans will be executed—and likely impacts on business.
Boards advised to ‘act now to save auto sector’
The UK’s auto industry faces unprecedented challenges and may only have 10 years to adapt or disappear, warn experts in our latest podcast.
FRC Lab publishes report on digital security risk disclosures
Boards need to move beyond a ‘boilerplate and overly static’ approach to digital risk disclosures, advises the Financial Reporting Council.