Today’s threats to executives are more frequent, personal, and complex. Responding effectively means swift triage, informed assessment, and proactive action. Striking the right balance is vital – overreacting or ignoring threats can be equally dangerous. Prevention must replace reaction

Corporate governance serves as the cornerstone of an organisation’s success, ensuring transparency, accountability and ethical conduct. As the role of boards transitions from regulatory oversight to strategic leadership, they become pivotal in shaping the organisation’s future, fostering sustainable value creation and cultivating a culture of excellence

Recent controversies at major companies have highlighted serious flaws in corporate governance, sparking tensions between boards and investors. As governance reform becomes a priority, addressing key issues like regulation, communication, and diversity is crucial

When it comes to proxy contests, the truth matters, and without an urgent overhaul of the current system, shareholders will continue to influence the outcome of corporate votes in underhanded ways

For years, promoting gender diversity has been high on the agenda for Bank of Cyprus. This is reflected in its many policies, strategies and professional development programmes, all aimed at redefining the modern boardroom

All businesses have a responsibility to act sustainably, taking social and environmental considerations into account. The semiconductor industry is leading the way in this regard by reducing its carbon footprint and investing in energy-efficient technologies

Sustainability is much more than a corporate buzzword. For many organisations, it represents the method of choice for ensuring they deliver long-term success to all their stakeholders

Many emerging markets faced turbulence in 2019, and Nigeria was no exception. But despite the economic headwinds the country still faces, its banking sector is on an upward trajectory. FBN Holdings is leading the way thanks to its commitment to innovation and sustainability

With the majority of nations now considering global warming to be a major issue, the time for coordinated action has arrived. Decarbonising the world economy is crucial if a crisis is to be averted

Good corporate governance is essential in the modern world and relies on fostering strong investor relations and positive shareholder engagement

A series of failed IPOs has highlighted the risks of going public. Alex Katsomitros explores the pitfalls of taking a business to market

First-rate facilities such as nap pods and massage chairs may help companies be the talk of the town, but researchers question whether they are a true reflection of what employees want from their workplace

Through a values-based remediation programme, the Bank of Cyprus has successfully overcome the 2013 Cypriot financial crisis to re-establish itself as a market leader in terms of both size and governance

Incentivising CEOs with long-term rewards has become a popular practice with remuneration committees, but researchers believe this habit could be doing more harm than good

Wells Fargo’s decision to only pursue external candidates for the chief executive position could be a shrewd way of tackling operational issues and bringing fresh ideas to the company