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Lessons from successful British companies 

Research carried out by London Business School, on behalf of the All Party Parliamentary Corporate Governance Group has identified six factors which lead to the long-term success of companies.

Women on boards 2015

Significant progress continues to be made with increased gender diversity in the boardrooms of the UK’s top companies, according to the latest annual Davies Report.

Shareholder activism

The number of activists is increasing, their assets under management are growing, and their tactics and strategies are changing, according to a new report by PwC in the US.

New Spanish CG Code

Germany sets boardroom gender quota

Getting companies to invest long-term

In a changing world, Alex Edmans considers how to encourage companies to think holistically in the longer-term when making investment decisions.

One evaluation framework for all boards?

Alex Cameron and David Archer look at whether other types of organisations can learn lessons from the best practice of corporate boards.

The boardroom in not a comfortable place

Sharon Constançon reflects on the role of today’s chairman.