Technology

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   NEWS: Artificial intelligence, 25 October, 2023

   CEOs ‘at risk’ without a specialist AI ethics adviser

   Chief executives need advisers to 'ensure' they use artificial intelligence ethically, to avoid breaching privacy and reputational damage.

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   INSIGHT: Crypto v cash, 9 October, 2023

   Beware of cryptocurrencies

   Cryptocurrencies promised a freer marketplace but bring unforeseen exposure to economic, technological and security concerns.

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   INSIGHT: Cybersecurity, 3 October, 2023

   Are you serious about cybersecurity?

   Artificial intelligence chatbot hackers are just the latest in a long list of cyber threats, which are not going away any time soon.

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   INSIGHT: Sustainability, 18 September, 2023

   How to integrate sustainability into financial decision-making

   Proactive leadership and board commitment are essential to transform notions of sustainability into fiscally viable business decisions.

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   INSIGHT: Sustainability, 14 August, 2023

   3 steps to accelerate sustainability

   The board has a crucial role in identifying, assessing, and monitoring sustainability strategy, including ESG, technology and diversity.

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   RESOURCE: Data risks, 10 August, 2023

   Director Reference Guide: board governance and leadership on data

   Data protection, cyber attacks and social media misinformation: why the stakes are too high to leave data governance to IT and legal.

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   INSIGHT: Artificial intelligence, 4 August, 2023

   What boards really need to know about AI

   Artificial intelligence will affect organisations everywhere, and the greatest step forward for boards will be in terms of trust.

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   NEWS: Technology, 26 July, 2023

   Most business leaders see AI as a ‘force for good’

   Executives look to the ‘huge advantages’ of AI and see a role for business in addressing concerns, survey of CEOs reveals.

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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.