‘Room for improvement’ at corporate governance level on alternative trusts
Quilter Cheviot research finds lack of oversight, diversity and communication with shareholders
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UK businesses turn to board-level committees to govern sustainability matters
At a time where scrutiny on greenwashing has soared
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Top corporate jobs still ‘out of reach’ for women despite board progress
Very little progress in the number of women taking CEO roles over last decade
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‘Significant number’ of boards lack basic sustainability expertise
Only 2% of companies stand out as ‘beacons of progress’
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Green Dream with Aegon’s Beacham: Pushing for diversity from the grassroots to the top
Aegon’s Miranda Beacham discusses diversity engagement and linking ESG to remuneration
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Investment trust sector accused of governance failures
Some boards shunned Quilter Cheviot’s questions about their governance and engagement
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Half Europe’s asset managers yet to achieve 40% women on boards
Though boardrooms have ‘visibly evolved’, according to EY Boardroom Monitor
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Update: ClientEarth granted hearing in climate case against Shell directors
Judge has ruled case will not proceed as it ‘imposes specific obligations on directors’ for how to manage climate risk
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Hong Kong’s progress on gender diversity shows quotas can work
Stricter disclosure rules and investor engagement also have a part to play
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What change is more women on boards creating?
Breaking down barriers and shifting mindsets requires a more grassroots approach
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Parker Review expands ethnic minority targets for UK companies
FTSE 350 and 50 large private companies are set 2027 executive targets
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Gender diverse companies, and investing in them, inch forwards
Reports this International Women’s Day show slight shifting of the dial