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Integrated corporate governance: 6 leadership priorities for boards after the COVID-19 crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis highlight the importance of integrated corporate governance to translate stakeholder capitalism into practice.
COVID-19
COVID-19 has ushered in the age of the 'intangible company'. Here are 4 ways it will change business
With the shift to remote working further blurring workplace boundaries, there are now unprecedented opportunities to change the compact between employers and employees.
COVID-19
Business leaders must now turn positive ESG talk into long-term results
ESG funds are outperforming the broader market right now - but leaders will face challenges convincing boards to translate positive sentiment into action.
Corporate Governance
Lessons from the creation of Facebook’s new Oversight Board
The decision-making behind this new independent board can serve as an example for other tech companies looking to address emerging governance needs.
COVID-19
What can firms' COVID-19 strategies teach us about the climate battle ahead?
Changes to the way businesses are operating due to COVID-19 can help shape their approaches to sustainability once this pandemic is over. Here's how.
COVID-19
Here's how you can make quarantine a productive time for your kids
The spread of COVID-19 has disrupted family life, causing many families to lean on devices to distract their children. This is how to manage the extra screen time.
COVID-19
This is how India is reacting to the coronavirus pandemic
The World Health Organization has praised India’s efforts to stem the spread of coronavirus. Could the nation become a blueprint for others?
Cybersecurity
Why cyber resilience should be a priority for every business - and how to get there
Cyberattacks today are potentially as destructive as major natural disasters. It's critical for businesses to build their cyber resilience capabilities - and here's how to go about it.
Corporate Governance
The IMF is leading the way in women at the top, but more can be done
On the eve of International Women's Day, Kristalina Georgieva and Louise Levonian discuss female leadership within the IMF, and what more can be done to promote it both internally and ext...
COVID-19
Google and Twitter tell employees to work from home due to Coronavirus
Technology giants such as Google, Twitter and Coinbase have urged workers to stay home this week due to fears over the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Taxation
Tax havens cost governments $200 billion a year. It’s time to change the way global tax works
About $650 billion of multinational profits are shifted to tax havens by multinational firms. The cost is $200 billion in lost global tax revenue.
Governance for Sustainability
The Greta effect? Why businesses are more committed to climate action in 2020
There’s growing appetite among company leaders for stronger action on sustainability – and the Swedish activist Greta Thunberg is a key inspiration, according to a new report.
United States
These two charts show U.S. dominance of global markets
US companies continue to dominate global markets, according to calculations that reflect the market capitalization of companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Jeff Bezos pledges $10 billion to fight climate change
Amazon founder and CEO, Jeff Bezos has pledged $10 billion to the fight against climate change and has launched the 'Bezos Earth Fund'.
Corporate Governance
No midlife crisis for Davos, who's ready for an epidemic and other top stories of the week
Also in this week's round-up: understanding the EU’s Green Deal and which 5 things can give you a longer, healthier life.