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Over the last two decades, the proportion of female CEOs in S&P 500 firms has increased from less than one percent to five percent

5 strategies to rejuvenate momentum towards boardroom diversity

25 January 2024 • by Siri Terjesen in Governance • 6 min read

As companies grapple with economic uncertainties, the progress towards more inclusive boards is slowing down. Broadening the talent search and investing in training programs are crucial for redressing the slide....

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How social finance can drive sustainable development

24 January 2024 • by Borja García Fernandez in Governance • 9 min read

Access to basic services and infrastructure remains out of reach for an alarming number of people. Social finance, targeted at addressing deep-set societal challenges, is one way for investors to make a...

Slow progress on shattering the glass ceiling on company boards

18 January 2024 • by Alexander Fleischmann in Governance • 9 min read

A pipeline of experienced, qualified senior women business leaders exists – yet their selection for board positions remains far from guaranteed...

The four governance trends that will impact investments in 2024

14 December 2023 in Governance • 5 min read

Didier Cossin, Chaired Professor of Governance and Finance and Founder and Director of the IMD Global Board Center, looks at how the governance of political, corporate, and non-market institutions and systems will...

After Credit Suisse, what next for UBS, Switzerland, and the Swiss Financial Centre?

6 December 2023 • by Ludo Van der Heyden, Peter Nathanial in Governance • 14 min read

IMD’s Peter Nathanial and INSEAD’s Ludo Van der Heyden discuss the questions that remain after the collapse of Credit Suisse and how the fallout will impact the Swiss Financial Centre. ...

Why boardroom composition is key to getting environmental strategy right

30 November 2023 • by Ivan Miroshnychenko in Governance • 8 min read

A new study co-authored by Ivan Miroshnychenko investigates the causes behind the discrepancy between firms’ ESG claims and what they do in practice....

The future of AI OpenAI government regulations

OpenAI: The future is looking great for AI, less so for humanity

23 November 2023 • by Michael R. Wade, David Bach in Governance • 9 min read

The ongoing saga at the tech company highlights the urgent need for proper governance and regulation of the development of AI. Is it time for governments to step in? ...

Psychological test for leaders of AI companies

Decisions about the future of AI shouldn’t be made by “dark personalities”

22 November 2023 • by Michael D. Watkins in Governance • 9 min read

Traits such as overconfidence and narcissism, which may lead tech leaders to make bold decisions and take risks in the pursuit of growth, are dangerous in the context of artificial intelligence....

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Want to increase the impact of your corporate philanthropy? Link it to your core business

22 November 2023 • by Sophie Bacq in Governance • 8 min read • Podcast available

Sophie Bacq speaks to António Calçada, Executive Managing Director of the Repsol Foundation, on how the model of corporate philanthropy is shifting from charitable giving towards investing in entrepreneurial ventures that can...

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Carbon accounting: Learnings from the governance journey

16 November 2023 • by Ralf W. Seifert, Richard Markoff, Alexander Schmidt in Governance • 6 min read

How companies understand their sustainability-related governance may hold the key to meeting climate goals and thriving in a net-zero economy ...

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