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Deloitte Board Practices Report 2016

A new report from Deloitte shows that boards are working on multiple fronts to engage more effectively with shareholders, develop revised strategies for emerging risks and re-evaluate board composition as a way to successfully take on these responsibilities.

Environmental, social and governance oversight 

There were a record number of shareholder resolutions on climate change last year. In addition, shareholder support for environmental proposals increased to 21 per cent according to a recent report published by NACD.

Peer review on corporate governance

The Financial Stability Board has published a peer review on corporate governance that looks at how its jurisdictions have implemented the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance for publicly listed, regulated financial institutions.

Should CEOs take on role of chairman?

Revised German CG Code

CEO Success study

TSE-Listed companies CG White Paper

Cyber risk as a board concern

Oisín Fouere considers the evolution of cyber risk as a board concern and looks at the critical issues all boards should be aware of.

Executive remuneration

Ruth Bender and Monica Franco-Santos look at the role of executive compensation consultants and the factors influencing the advice they offer.