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True diversity

New UK Code

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has now published the new UK Corporate Governance Code, formerly known as the Combined Code, after extensive consultation.

Seven critical factors

In a recent guide published by the Doughty Centre for Corporate Responsibility, Heiko Spitzeck provides seven critical factors to effective CR.

Broadening the talent pool

Currently, the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) is in partnership with the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) aiming to develop a diverse pool of talent for shareowners to nominate to boards.

Governance on G20 agenda

EC Green Paper on governance in financial services companies

Governance disclosures in Japan

Governance success in Cambodia

Shareholder - company engagement in the UK

Paul Lee looks at the UK’s capital market structure, current guidance and the development of market practice.

Developments in the role of a proxy solicitor

David Dando looks at the way the role of the proxy solicitor is changing and developing.