All governance articles
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ResourceWhite paper: The Data Trinity: Governance, Security & Privacy
Creating policies for data handling and accountability and driving culture change so people understand how to properly work with data are two important components of a data governance initiative, as is the technology for proactively managing data assets.
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Only three directors across Big 4 boards are independent
KPMG has appointed an independent member to its U.S. board, only the third such appointment across the entire Big 4.
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SASB prepares to codify full set of sustainability standards
The movement toward corporate sustainability reporting is approaching a big milestone as the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board prepares to codify its standards.
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More companies tackling ESG disclosure as a business imperative
A debate about environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues took center stage when the Department of Labor downgraded the economic relevance of ESG investments—just as companies and investors gathered at an event to discuss their importance.
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Companies grapple with guns
Gun bans and NRA boycotts may just be the start of new risk management strategies and corporate governance reforms. The true test of corporate mettle will come as the media furor dies down.
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Investors demand more ESG disclosure, new study says
Investor interest is growing in getting expanded information out of companies about their environmental, social, and governance issues, based on a recent global study.
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Global Governance redefines corporate governance best practice
Global Governance, a global professional advisory firm, announced the launch of its technology arm, Global Governance Software, and Stakeholder Capital Management Platform (SCMP) technology.
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The rewards for corruption in British football
U.K. footie can’t claim to be “the beautiful game” when it’s being stained by corruption. Paul Hodgson reports.
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Theresa May: unexpected champion of employee board members
British Prime Minister Theresa May surprised everyone when she pledged to push for the installation of workers to company boards. But how will she actually accomplish that goal, ask Stephen Davis and Jon Lukomnik. And will other nations follow the U.K.’s lead?
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FRC issues new Audit Firm Governance Code
The U.K. Financial Reporting Council has updated its Audit Firm Governance Code in an effort to improve investors’ faith in accounting practices. Paul Hodgson reports.
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Theresa May’s post-Brexit, Euro-style governance reforms
Out of the post-Brexit chaos, Home Secretary Theresa May is poised to become the new U.K. Prime Minister. She supported Remain, but stands by Brexit, so where will she steer the ship? Her first speech gives some indicators, and Brexiters might not like the sound of them. Paul Hodgson has ...
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Bankers Need to Clean Up Their Act, Allianz Exec Says
Image: Elizabeth Corley, global chief of Allianz Global Investors, warns that there can be serious consequences to the economy if bankers continue to engage in reckless misconduct. Corley says rogue bankers often see wrongdoing as a minor rather than a serious offence, which can lead to bigger problems for financial ...
