Technology
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INSIGHT: Digital strategy, 17 July, 2023
4 ways to shift your financial mindset for digital success
Stop thinking of digital transformation as the goal: it’s all about digital evolution, which needs an evolved financial approach.
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NEWS: Technology, 11 July, 2023
AI will make boards ‘more effective’
Be prepared for the impact of emerging technologies on board information and decision-making, writes Nasdaq adviser.
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NEWS: C-suite priorities, 1 June, 2023
Leaders are positive about growth despite economic uncertainty
Sustainability and technology are strategic priorities for boards in 2023, Mazars’ annual barometer of the C-suite finds.
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NEWS: Webinar, 18 May, 2023
IT transformation sees boards moving to ‘continuous’ management
Data analytics available on demand requires a resilient—and selective—approach to sharing information, a webinar panel agreed.
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INSIGHT: Artificial intelligence, 10 May, 2023
Five AI issues to consider right now
We may not know what AI will mean for us all in the long term, but there are immediate actions boards can take to prepare.
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NEWS: Investor relations, 3 May, 2023
Investors balk at S&P dual-class shares decision
Representatives of US pension funds are ‘disappointed’ that dual-class structures have been allowed to return to S&P Global Indices.
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NEWS: Investor relations, 26 April, 2023
Campaign calls for all investors to have an equal voice
Shareholders seek inclusive engagement, and companies can benefit from providing it, finds research from The Engagement Appeal.
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COMMENT: Governance, 24 April, 2023
The politics and geopolitics of controlling shareholders
Shareholders with a controlling interest influence not only financial matters but can also wield great power over policy and politics.
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NEWS: AGM trends, 20 April, 2023
Investor body warns against virtual-only annual general meetings
Virtual-only AGMs can damage shareholders’ rights and reduce accountability, according to the International Corporate Governance Network.
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NEWS: Cyber security, 18 April, 2023
Cyber criminals chase ransomware insurance money
Specialist ransomware criminals are investigating victims’ insurance capacity—sometimes by blatantly asking companies outright.
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INSIGHT: Technology, 17 April, 2023
How to bring AI to the board
The ready availability of artificial intelligence means that boards need to rapidly get to grips with AI and what it can—and can’t—do.
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NEWS: Investor relations, 13 April, 2023
Can dual-class shares help to curb greenhouse gases?
Extra voting rights could give the boost needed for firms to take higher risk ESG decisions on low-carbon technology, argues legal academic.
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NEWS: Board expertise, 23 March, 2023
Could ChatGPT technology join the board?
Although governance may stop artificial intelligence replacing anyone on the board today, AI may soon prove to be a useful boardroom tool.
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INSIGHT: Board expertise, 14 March, 2023
How to boost decision making
Innovative digital tools can help boards to deliver against strategic objectives, but it is the quality of the data that counts.
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NEWS: Governance, 10 March, 2023
News round-up: this week in governance
PwC fined over Babcock; EY split is on hold; Senate kills Biden ESG law; ChapGPT predicts M&As; directors who 'overboard'.
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INSIGHT: Digital strategy, 2 March, 2023
Digital transformation: Get the basics right
Board involvement at the get-go will boost the chances of a successful digital transformation for the business.
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21 February, 2023
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.
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News: Robot directors, 15 February, 2023
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.
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NEWS: Due diligence, 30 November, 2022
Last-minute appeal to strengthen due diligence directive
Campaigners ask European Council to widen the ambit of EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence directive.
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NEWS: Risk analysis, 30 November, 2022
Embrace data analytics to boost risk assessment, advises CIIA
Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors’ report cites a lack of skills, resources and time as organisational barriers to effective analysis.