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Corporate ethics in a digital age

A recent report from the IBE offers practical advice about how the ethical challenges of artificial intelligence can be addressed in the boardroom and highlights nine challenges around the use of AI.

FTSE 100 corporate reporting trends 2019

Black Sun’s latest analysis of corporate reporting shows that 67% of FTSE 100 companies clearly identify their shareholder groups, but only 6% provide specific examples of how the board has regard for stakeholders.

Internal Audit Code of Practice

A draft code to strengthen corporate governance and help reduce the risk of further major corporate collapses has been launched for consultation by the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors.

Shareholder Rights Directive II

New ESG disclosure guidelines for Abu Dhabi

Female representation in Japanese companies

Tough new whistle-blowing laws

Women’s role in solving the productivity puzzle

Alison Gill argues that looking differently at the role of women in senior management and on the board can have a positive effect on productivity.

Shareholder ‘activism’

Gerry Brown looks at whether shareholder ‘activism’ is all it is cracked up to be or what people claim.