Governance

• What’s ahead for ESG strategy and reporting after COP26?

  Environmental, social, and governance matters are becoming more prominent for investors and companies.

• How boards can combat pandemic-induced uncertainty

  To face fallout from the lingering pandemic, boards are likely to prioritize five matters.

• More corporate directors agree action needed on board diversity

  But many think diversity is driven by political correctness, with male directors more sceptical of diversity and inclusion efforts.

• The board: 'Think the unthinkable' to manage serious risks

  Directors have a duty to ask tough questions and challenge all assumptions, according to Simon Laffin, FCMA, CGMA.

• How board diversity improves culture and performance

  FRC research suggests that more diverse boards lead to improved decision-making on risk, resilience, and strategy.

• 6 pressing governance trends that CFOs need to know about

  A report on corporate governance trends in 2021 suggests CFOs’ remit has expanded further.

• Consultation begins on UK audit, corporate governance proposals

  Proposals include creation of a new regulatory body and new reporting obligations for auditors and directors.

• FRC issues advice to improve companies’ ‘comply or explain’ reporting

  The UK’s Financial Reporting Council issued advice for companies on how to report transparently and effectively when departing from parts of the UK Corporate Governance Code.

• Viability, risk, diversity come under FRC spotlight

  The UK regulator made recommendations on company reporting in its most recent assessment of UK corporate governance.

• Proxy advisers: What is the proper role?

  Board directors and management accountants should be aware of pressure from proxy advisers when setting executive compensation.

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