Contents

The changing shape of non-executives

A recently published report casts new light on the changing role of non-executive directors as the corporate environment demands more transparency, accountability and diversity in its boardroom.

Best practices for proxy circular disclosure in Canada

Canada new disclosure rules

Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative

Borsa Istanbul Sustainability Index 

Maximising the board’s contribution – Part 2

Colin Coulson-Thomas continues his reflections on the 2014 London Global Convention on Governance and Sustainability.

Lessons from Norway?

Dr Hans-Christoph Hirt looks at the role of sovereign wealth funds in the corporate governance of companies in which they invest.

Active ownership: driving the change

Sacha Sadan looks at two relatively new aspects of corporate governance – board effectiveness reviews and cyber security – looking at how these can affect company performance and how they can be addressed.