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FRC to focus on company culture and stewardship 

In their annual review of the UK Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes, the FRC has set out their focus for 2015 with an emphasis on good culture and the role of investors.

Boards still not prioritising social media

Boards are still not grasping the importance of social media and prioritising it adequately enough, according to the sixth FT-ICSA Bellwether report.

Barriers to board effectiveness in the Gulf

Greater skill, diversity and evaluation are required to enhance board contributions and support company and economic growth, according to the Gulf Cooperation Council.

GRI creates corporate leadership groups

NZ FMA governance guidelines update

Top Priorities for Corporate Boards in 2015

SGX releases new disclosure guide

Creating an effective board with the right skills

Eddie Kilkelly explains why each member of the board must remain engaged and up-to-date even when operating at a strategic level if the board is to provide effective governance.

Does social responsibility improve corporate value?

Alex Edmans takes one particular dimension of social responsibility, which he argues has been independently verified, to present his arguments.