Investor perspectives on public companies
On November 17 in London and December 6 in New York, Bank Governance Leadership Network (BGLN) participants met to discuss enhancing operational resilience and agility in banking in the face of the risks and challenges posed by the current…
Innovation and technology, Regulation and supervision, Risk management and oversight / Banking
Audit tenders have become more frequent in Europe, in part due to the European Union’s Audit Regulation and Directive (ARD). The process can be complex and time-consuming for audit chairs, who often play a lead role. On 1 December 2022, Tapestry…
Corporate directors are keenly aware of the critical nature of corporate culture for a firm’s reputation, performance, and long-term value, but they acknowledge that culture is a particularly challenging area to evaluate and oversee. The Ethics,…
Board and committee effectiveness, Boards and General Management
The work of compensation committees has never been more critical or more difficult. The Compensation and Talent Governance Network (CTGN) is a select, invitation-only group of committee chairs from leading companies in North America. Members meet…
Board and committee effectiveness, Boards and General Management, Executive Compensation
On December 13, 2022, the Ethics, Culture, and Compliance Network (ECCN) convened a select group of directors and senior ethics & compliance executives in New York for candid roundtable dialogue on crucial issues in board oversight of ethics,…
Board and committee effectiveness, Boards and General Management, Board risk oversight
With the trend of “quiet quitting,” talent remains a crucial focus for companies entering 2023. Organizations face challenges in attracting and retaining key talent, while evolving stakeholder expectations and the need for new leadership…
Board and committee effectiveness, Boards and General Management, Executive Compensation
Regulators, shareholders, employees, and the media all look to boards to oversee investigations of major allegations and to resolve issues with integrity. Audit committees often lead these special investigations, which are complex, costly, time…
Boards and General Management, Board risk oversight
As boards navigate increasingly complex risks, evolving regulatory developments, and ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainty, audit committees are grappling with new oversight responsibilities and wide-ranging agendas. On November 10–11, 2022…
Board and committee effectiveness, Boards and General Management, Board risk oversight, Corporate and board regulatory matters
On 5 December 2022, the European Growth Audit Network (EGAN) met in London, with the following agenda:
Considerations for high growth companies and boards in volatile markets with Alan Hudson from EY.
IPO readiness and transition to a post-IPO…
Board and committee effectiveness, Boards and General Management, Board risk oversight, Investor perspectives on public companies