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Quotas?

Explanations under ‘comply-or-explain’

A recent paper from the FRC aims to promote a better understanding of explanations under its ‘comply-or-explain’ approach to corporate governance.

Broadening the talent pool

A new initiative from Cass Business School is designed to highlight the additional talent pool of suitable board talent available in the voluntary sector.

The role of advisory boards

Odgers Berndtson has published a paper which draws on their extensive experience of helping companies to appoint advisory board members and looks more closely at the role and contribution of advisory boards.

Gender equality in the workplace

Organisations are doing more to disclose the number of women they employ and those that employ more women at managerial level appear to benefit from healthier share prices in times of market turmoil.

EU moves closer to quotas

The European Commission has launched a three-month consultation seeking views on possible action at EU level, including legislative measures, to address the gender imbalance on the boards of companies listed on stock exchanges.

Changes afoot

Mark Camilleri and John Burnand consider proposed changes to the EU Transparency and Accounting Directive.

On directorship – Part 1

In the first of a two-part article Peter Tunjic takes a new look at the Mechanics of Boardroom Performance.