US academics point out that the proposed new requirements relate only to reporting and disclosure, not quotas.

After the murder of George Floyd, many US companies committed to increasing diversity—and some have backed up their words with action.

Equality stalls Down Under; narcissistic CEOs; EY to poll partners on audit split; SEC pushes on with climate reporting introduction.

The fund manager has responded to accusations from the attorney generals of 18 US states, who say BlackRock is not ‘neutral’ about energy.

ICAEW asks Liz Truss to progress audit reform; FRC to leave London; reporting earnings per share correctly; ESG committees gain ground.

New Nasdaq rules requiring qualitative and quantitative disclosure about board diversity will better inform investors—and spur progress.

Only 6% of organisations have term limits for directors, and there is reluctance around mandatory retirement policies.

Heavyweight investor’s support boosts Securities and Exchange Commission’s controversial proposed US rules on board ESG disclosures.

The decision to limit the US Environmental Protection Agency’s powers leaves the reporting rules open to challenge, fear observers.

Row over pay for non-execs; JD Sports governance overhaul; EU agrees on CSRD; and do mandatory US climate disclosures impede free speech?