Tag: Winter 2016
Interview: Michelle Edkins, Blackrock
Blackrock is the world’s largest asset manager, so when it speaks, boards listen. Michelle Edkins, the company’s head of global investment stewardship, swears by the importance of good board composition and diversity.
Artificial intelligence revolution
Artificial intelligence (AI) is touted as the next big disruptive force in technology that will transform public services and business. Olly Buston assesses the benefits and risks.
Legal & regulatory roundup – Europe
Legal and regulatory highlights from around Europe, including a French anti-corruption bill, geo-blocking, diversity guidance and more.
A question of cultural reform
Corporate governance in the UK is under scrutiny. Stephen Haddrill, chief executive of the UK’s governance regulator, discusses where he believes change should come.
French anti-corruption bill passed
The Sapin II bill is approved in France, obligating boards to actively manage corruption risk.
The need to nurture business culture is here to stay
Nurturing the right business culture is critical, but needn’t be something to shy away from. Jérémie Guillerme of stakeholder communications consultancy Black Sun sets out some advice to get you on the right road.
Compliance: why it pays to stay on the right side of the law
Inadequate investment in compliance is now the biggest threat to a company’s bottom line. Simon Airey and Joshua Domb of law firm DLA Piper argue that time and resources devoted to compliance will pay dividends.
The need for engaged boards is more crucial than ever before
Boardroom leaders are coping with a rapid rate of change, but must remain focused on building long-term, sustainable success, argues Anthony Carey.
Measuring governance: why corporate culture needs a health check
A healthy corporate culture is much like a healthy political culture: it thrives in an environment where engagement and fairness are valued and people feel they have a genuine stake in the future.
Integrated reporting: leaders see strong potential for growth
Integrated reporting is growing in popularity and winning heavyweight support. Board Agenda spoke to the leaders behind the corporate reporting framework that makes people and natural resources essential capital.