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FTSE 350 board evaluations

Law Debenture Governance Services Ltd, has just published their second annual report into board evaluations in the UK FTSE 350 covering the first reporting period under the new 2010 UK Corporate Governance Code.

Elevating the Role of the company secretary 

The latest research report from the APPCGG examines the role the company secretary can play in ensuring effective corporate governance.

Another banking governance crisis

Helen Pitcher looks at the lessons to be learned about board development from the recent upheavals at Barclays.

Executive pay

Sean O’Hare provides an overview of the main provisions of the recent BIS draft regulations on executive remuneration and some thoughts as to its potential impact. Shareholders wanted more power over executive pay – will they regret it?

A strong board

Dr Ines Wichert uses examples from her own research to support the premise that a strong pipeline and inclusive leadership makes for a strong board.

A conversation with Sir David Lees

Sir David Lees shares his thoughts on how to develop best practice in board effectiveness and what makes an effective chairman.