Insights

Activist Investors in Europe: Who will they target next?

Article by A&M

The COVID-19 pandemic has reconfigured the landscape for investor activism across Europe. Companies have seen their operations hugely disrupted and their markets transformed almost overnight; for many, the financial impact has been significant. In the face of this systemic shock, corporate performance has varied markedly.

The importance of diverse thinking at board level

Article by Audeliss

When we think about why diversity is truly important within the boardroom, the answer is straight-forward – it makes good business sense. It offers a true and fair representation of the diverse, varied and multi-skilled society we live in. Striving for diversity at board level breeds diversity of thought too, allowing for greater innovation and creating an environment whereby people are free to be who they really are.

Rethinking the audit committee; 9 areas for consideration

Article by BDO

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the UK and global economies has been severe and has led to significant changes in demand across all economic sectors. The speed and strength of UK and global economic recovery has depended in large part on the success of public health measures and economic policies.

What Boards need to address in 2021 and beyond

Article by CMS

For most of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic occupied a large part of the attention of governments and boardrooms. In the latter part of the year, as the pandemic became the “new normal”, business and government began to return to normal business activities. Against this backdrop, what are boards needing to consider as we move forward through 2021 and into 2022?

Business has passed the Covid-19 competence test but bigger challenges lie ahead

Article by Edelman

Competence has been put to the test over the past 12 months. As the world has stared the COVID-19 pandemic in the face, people everywhere have been keeping tabs on who has been doing a good job - and holding true to their promises.

The Growing Importance of ESG in Public Companies

Article by Equiniti

Shareholders of all shapes and sizes now demand higher ethical standards from their investments. The corporate world has responded by bringing environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues more centrally into their strategic planning. This is, however, a highly reactive and constantly evolving area. Businesses looking to go public need to develop an adaptable ESG policy that will see them through the listing process and beyond. They then need to communicate it effectively to an investor base that will itself be subject to change.

Does your board have the ESG skills they need for future success?

Article by Board Agenda

2020 has been a pivotal year in which even sceptical leaders have been forced to reckon with ESG’s vital role in business strategy.

From A to Zero: how to build a credible corporate net zero strategy

Article by Board Agenda

The target of net zero carbon emissions poses many challenges, particularly for companies with complex supply chains. But it also creates opportunities.

In Conversation with Tesco Boss John Allan – What is the Role of a NED?

Article by The Business Influencer

In Conversation with John Allan, Chair of Tesco, discussing the importance of NED (Non-Executive Directors) and a Board for businesses.