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Review of shareholder activism

A new review of shareholder activism by Lazards reveals that, despite the market volatility, ESG and sustainability-orientated funds outperformed conventional funds globally in the first quarter of 2020.

Board decision-making in a crisis 

According to a leading Canadian law firm: ‘Post crisis it is very likely that a large number of business disputes will emerge and directors who did not adequately fulfil their supervisory role or who did not satisfy their duty of care could potentially be subject to legal action’.

Board response to Covid-19 crisis

Financial reporting in times of crisis

Group governance

Stilpon Nestor and Catalina Fuentes Benitez provide a pocket primer for financial groups.

How boards are dealing with coronavirus

Governance launched our YouTube channel this month by bringing together two experts, Patrick Dunne and Alison Gill, to lift the lid on how boards are responding to the coronavirus crisis.

Risk, actions and behaviours (Part 2)

Carl Sjostrom and Hans-Kristian Bryn continue outlining their approach to incorporating risk, actions and behaviours in strategy planning and evaluation in family-owned businesses.