Contents

Gentlemen’s agreement

Rigorous reporting in the UK

A recent report from Tomorrow’s Company shows that half of FTSE 100 companies are still producing operating and financial reviews.

David vs Goliath

A new study looks at AIM and FTSE SmallCap companies and the differences in board structure and remuneration as against fully listed companies.

Looking back, looking forward

A new report issued jointly by the CII and the NACD offers practical suggestions for best practice on majority voting, section 404 and executive compensation.

Australian investors get involved

Martin Lawrence summarizes the recent AGM season in Australia and reports that levels of investor interest are growing, and that there are signs that companies are taking into account investors’ concerns.

Share blocking

Cas Sydorowitz argues against the practice of share blocking which is still used in several European countries.

Governance, sustainability and strategy

A report setting out the themes of a recent keynote address given in London by Justice Mervyn King.