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Creating value through governance

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has launched a detailed consultation to examine whether existing corporate governance and risk management arrangements are fit for purpose.

Women on Boards – three years on

Three years on from the ground-breaking review in 2011, Lord Davies of Abersoch and his steering group report a growing number of women in decision-making roles, now accounting for 20.7 per cent of board positions in the FTSE 100 and 15.6 per cent on the FTSE 250 boards.

ASX guidelines on sustainability reporting

Nigeria Stock Exchange CG rating system

Collaborative leadership in the boardroom

David Archer and Alex Cameron report on a recent Socia Leadership Briefing where Julie Baddeley considered the paradox of executive and non-executive directors sharing control and argued the case for developing the collaborative leadership of board members as a key contribution to the overall effectiveness of the board.

What are non-execs for?

Dennis Kerslake considers the role of the non-execs from the perspective of the CEO and argues that over-emphasis on compliance can affect the growth of the business.

Governing values

Oonagh Harpur and Richard Finn discuss guidance for chairmen and non-executive directors on how to govern values and culture from the boardroom.