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UK Board Index 2014

Spencer Stuart has recently published its 2014 UK Board Index which provides a comprehensive review of the largest 150 FTSE companies and an indication of the state of boardroom health during 2013–2014.

Stewardship responsibilities of pension funds 

A recent NAPF survey shows that the UK’s largest pension funds are continuing to get to grips with their stewardship responsibilities and increasingly pressing for the highest standards of stewardship by their asset managers in the interests of their members.

Corporate governance review 2014

Grant Thornton’s 13th annual review of FTSE 350 annual reports shows where the UK’s largest listed companies have improved their corporate governance and where flaws still remain.

Germany introduces board quotas

NAPF updates corporate governance policy

Increasing risks of corruption

Michael Boag argues that a risk-based approach is required to tackle third-party risks.

The boardroom in the digital age

Stephen Page considers some of the questions which belong in a ‘digital age boardroom’ and how the board’s skills and processes might evolve to address these questions.

Risk culture – view from the board

Louise Redmond looks at the role of the board in shaping and controlling the culture of an organisation.