Technology

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   Finance, 10 October, 2018

   Conflicts of interest: the global fight over dual-class shares

   Dual-class shares are causing friction between institutional shareholders and stock exchanges across the globe, and big tech firms are the driving force behind it. How will it all pan out? And how will it affect corporate governance?

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   Digital transactions, 9 October, 2018

   Why Blockchain is good news for governance

   Blockchain is a headline issue but how does it affect corporate governance? At a recent corporate governance discussion forum, academics, regulators and technology experts heard how blockchain can enhance governance and turn shareholder votes into cheap and secure decision-making.

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   Information, 8 October, 2018

   Data ethics: defining the governance of artificial intelligence

   Questions about the ethics of data use have provoked intense debate. Can artificial intelligence be governed to avoid exploiting the vulnerable?

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   Cyber-resilience, 8 October, 2018

   The governance of cybersecurity

   Cybersecurity cannot simply be relegated to the IT department. Top teams need to understand and address the threats.

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   Digital risk, 12 September, 2018

   Ten measures boards should take to protect against cybersecurity attacks   

   As cybercrime becomes a huge corporate risk, boards are under increasing pressure from regulators, clients and investors to safeguard data and protect against operational disruption. Here are ten ways boards can get on top of cybersecurity.

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   Digital boardroom, 11 September, 2018

   Lead or be led: Why digital transformation starts at the top

   How can the boardroom drive technology change for the better? By adopting the use of a board portal, a digital transformation 'enabler', board leaders can be at the forefront of improved efficiency.

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   CEO responsibility, 10 September, 2018

   When an IT failure should mean ‘goodbye’ for a CEO

   The resignation of Paul Pester as chief executive of TSB after an IT failure highlights the risks of tech going awry. But should the CEO always carry the can?

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   Digital technology, 27 July, 2018

   The technologies senior leaders plan to deploy in the coming years

   Cloud computing is expected to take a back seat to artificial intelligence, big data analytics and blockchain, shows recent academic research conducted by INSEAD.

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   Board technology, 21 June, 2018

   Why there is a case for live video streaming of boardroom meetings

   If boardroom meetings were streamed live for investors, would there be an improvement in board performance? Kieran Moynihan of Board Excellence says radical steps like this are necessary to improve corporate accountability.

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    Data security, 4 June, 2018

    Cybersecurity is a key corporate governance concern

    The security of a company’s data is no longer an IT issue but a key concern for corporate governance, writes Fiona Reynolds of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.

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    Technology and data, 8 May, 2018

    How boards can use technology to retain a competitive edge

    Knowledge and skills in the boardroom must evolve with the risks and opportunities presented by technology—as well as its associated data—if companies are to remain competitive.

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    Board portals, 19 April, 2018

    How boards foster a strong culture

    Corporate culture is a hot topic for discussion right now, but how can boards get it right in practice? Directors can get ahead of the game by using digital tools to cultivate a strong culture and long-term success.

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    Data security, 10 April, 2018

    Investors should push companies on cybersecurity, warns expert

    Conference launches with a warning that institutional investors should be pushing companies to up their game on cybersecurity.

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    Financial technology, 12 March, 2018

    EU launches fintech action plan to support business

    The European Commission has introduced a financial technology (fintech) action plan in a bid to become a centre of innovation for new technologies.

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    Finance technology, 27 February, 2018

    UK and US financial services authorities sign deal on fintech cooperation

    The UK’s FCA and a US trading commission will collaborate on fintech (financial technologies) and support firms wishing to expand in international markets.

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    Board technology, 7 February, 2018

    Sustainable business begins with digital boardrooms

    A digital board portal can help businesses to become more sustainable, not just on an environmental level but also in terms of efficiency and security.

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    Board packs, 7 February, 2018

    How good board communication can mitigate risk

    The growing need for corporate accountability has shown how up-to-date, accessible information is crucial for directors—enter the digital board pack.

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    Ethics and technology, 26 January, 2018

    Artificial Intelligence: the ethical dimension

    Businesses are racing to embrace the use of artificial intelligence in their products and services, but there is a right and wrong way to use it, argues Philippa Foster Back of the Institute of Business Ethics.

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    Technology, 12 January, 2018

    Ethics institute reveals principles for safe use of AI

    The use of artificial intelligence has caused concern, but the Institute for Business Ethics has published a framework for the ethical use of the new technology in the hope of minimising risk.

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    Technology, 22 December, 2017

    Eric Schmidt steps down as chairman of Google owner

    Boardroom leadership for Alphabet, Google's parent company, is set for change after it was announced that chairman Eric Schmidt is to leave his post to become a "technical adviser".