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Female FTSE Board Report

Although the percentage of women on FTSE 100 boards is on track to reach 33% by 2020, there are ‘worrying trends implying that companies are appointing women for symbolic value’ according to the annual Cranfield Female FTSE Board Report.

More companies embracing ESG issues

2018 was a pivotal year for engaging with companies on environmental, social and governance issues according to a recent report.

Director assessments are lacking

Some of the largest US companies with well-regarded boards of directors still lack a sophisticated, strategy-driven director performance assessment process, according to an annual review of disclosure documents filed by companies.

Myanmar CG scorecard

Investment Association news

The governance issues of business groups

Yin-Hua Yeh looks at the complexities of conflicts of interest in the governance of business groups.

The governance of sustainability

Richard Smerdon puts forward a proposal for a new reporting regime and framework to encourage the boards of UK plc to engage with the issue of climate change sooner rather than later.