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Jun 17, 2021
Focus 15: Sustainability Committees: Structure and Practices
This paper proposes the sustainability committee as a mechanism for managing and governing sustainability and provides guidance on this issue to directors and senior managers. It draws from good practice examples of sustainability committees in both developed and emerging markets, which include: Australia, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Jul 21, 2016
Focus 14: Disclosure of Beneficial Ownership after the Panama Papers
This paper advocates an approach based on the current communication strategy of firms that engage in open communication. They present information on control structures, their effect on governance and recognize the commercial and other strategic benefits of open communication. The paper also explores the implications of such an approach for both business and regulators.
Jan 29, 2015
Commentary to Focus 13: Parents and Subsidiaries - Especially of Banks - In Insolvency Mode
This is a commentary piece to Focus 13: Challenges in Group Governance: The Governance of Cross-Border Bank Subsidiaries.
Jan 13, 2015
Focus 13: Challenges in Group Governance: The Governance of Cross-Border Bank Subsidiaries
This publication focuses on the governance of the subsidiaries of banking groups, with particular emphasis on cross-border bank subsidiaries. It encourages supervisors to adapt their approaches to fit market realities and to be more aware of the incentives for good governance. It also emphasizes the importance of proportionate and risk-driven approaches to supervision.
Sep 26, 2013
Focus 12: Firms Behaving Nicely: Incentives and Commitment. Corporate Governance, Social Responsibility, and the Profit Motive
This paper reviews the debate starting with the classic corporate governance argument about shareholder rights. It discusses the potential incentives to exploit other stakeholders unduly and examines some mechanisms, beyond contracts and regulation, to cope with this exploitation.
Aug 9, 2013
Focus 11: Guidance for the Directors of Banks
The need for sound governance of banks worldwide has never been stronger. After the global financial crisis of 2007 - 2009, spectacular bank failures are still occurring. This Guidance for Directors of Banks is intended for new directors with experience in banking; directors, who understand governance, but have no experience in banking; and new directors who have no experience of either banking or being a director.
Apr 23, 2012
Focus 10: Corporate Governance and Development - An Update
The authors have sifted through scores of academic studies on various countries, sectors, and business organizations to determine how corporate governance can influence economic development in emerging markets and what is needed to promote good practices.
Jul 21, 2011
Focus 9: Women on Boards: A Conversation with Male Directors
More than 15 prominent male chairpersons, CEOs, and directors of listed and unlisted companies worldwide shared their opinions on how women add value to the corporate decision-making process. They also discussion also led to recruitment practices, training, and improving transparency of the director nomination process.
Dec 1, 2009
Focus 8: Stakeholder Engagement and the Board: Integrating Best Corporate Governance Practices
This paper explains how stakeholder concerns can inform and enhance the risk management and wealth creation responsibilities of boards of directors. It provides practical tips and tools to help navigate stakeholder engagement in a way that strengthens the long-term sustainability of companies and enhances trust and reputation among stakeholders.
Apr 16, 2009
أدوات مكافحة الفساد: قيم ومبادئ الأعمال، وآداب المهنة،وحوكمة الشركات
This publication targets private sector stakeholders who want to reduce a company’s risk and vulnerability to corruption. It aims to provide guidance and recommendations for integrating ethics programs into corporate governance mechanisms to safeguard against corruption. (Arabic)
Feb 18, 2009
Focus 7: Нравственный компас бизнеса - деловая этика и корпоративное управление как средства борьбы с коррупцией
Настоящая работа адресована всем представителям частного бизнеса, которые хотят защитить свое предприятие от коррупции. В статье предложены советы и рекомендации по интеграции этического кодекса в систему корпоративного управления, отражены современные представления о взаимосвязи корпоративной этики, корпоративного управления и борьбы с коррупцией, приведены примеры успешного противостояния коррупции в частном бизнесе.
Feb 17, 2009
Focus 7: La boussole morale des entreprises: l'éthique des affaires et la gouvernance d'entreprise comme outils de lutte contre la corruption
La publication du Global Corporate Governance Forum, le Focus 7 par John Sullivan, directeur général du Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) est maintenant disponible en français. Cette publication traite de l’éthique des affaires, de la lutte contre la corruption et de la gouvernance d'entreprise. Elle soutient que la gouvernance d’entreprise est un outil efficace contre la corruption.
Feb 15, 2009
Focus 7: The Moral Compass of Companies: Business Ethics and Corporate Governance as Anti-Corruption Tools
This publication targets private sector stakeholders who want to reduce a company’s risk and vulnerability to corruption. It aims to provide guidance and recommendations for integrating ethics programs into corporate governance mechanisms to safeguard against corruption.
May 16, 2008
Focus 6: Factores de Reforma en Gobierno Corporativo - Experiencias en Ofertas Públicas de Adquisición en Chile y Panamá
This paper covers the experiences of two high-profile cases in Chile and Panama and analyzes reforms that shape new legislation and protect minority shareholders.
May 15, 2008
Reforming Corporate Governance: Experiences with Public Takeover Bids in Chile and Panama
Focus 6 covers the experiences of two high-profile cases in Chile and Panama and analyzes reforms that shape new legislation and protect minority shareholders.
Feb 15, 2008
Focus 5: Novo Mercado and Its Followers: Case Studies in Corporate Governance Reform
Brazilian companies listed in Novo Mercado (New Market) listing segment voluntarily commit themselves to corporate governance standards beyond the requirements by Brazilian law. Focus 5 describes how Novo Mercado aims to reduce investor perceptions of risk and to produce positive effect on share values and liquidity.
Nov 16, 2007
Focus 4: Медіація конфліктів і спорів у галузі корпоративного управління (Ukranian)
У цій публікації пояснюється, яким чином альтернативи судовим процедурам, засновані на консенсусі (особливо медіація), можуть допомогти у розв’язанні корпоративних спорів і, як наслідок, сприяти покращенню практики корпора- тивного управління, підвищенню довіри інвесторів, забезпеченню безперерв- ності та стабільності бізнес-діяльності компанії і зменшенню витрат, пов’язаних із суперечками.
Nov 15, 2007
Focus 4: Mediating Corporate Governance Conflicts and Dispute
This paper explores how consensus-based alternatives to adjudication – especially mediation – can help resolve corporate disputes and, consequently, contribute to improving corporate governance practices, strengthening investor confidence, supporting business continuity, and reducing the costs resulting from disputes.
Nov 15, 2006
Overview of Corporate Governance Issues for Co-operatives - A Discussion Paper
Linda Shaw, The Co-operative College, Manchester, UK.
Apr 15, 2005
Focus 3: Enforcement and Corporate Governance: Three Views
This publication captures extracts from several experts’ speeches on delivering practical approaches for the private companies to strengthen corporate governance in countries where enforcement of laws may be lax and ethical standards in business are not well developed.
Dec 17, 2003
Focus 2: Guidance for the Directors of Banks - Arabic
Focus 2, a manual for present and prospective directors of noncomplex banks, is intended to provide guidance to emerging international best practice. It is designed to help boards of directors in a practical way attain and maintain a high standard of internal governance. A directorship of a complex bank, especially a large one, implies a further dimension; even so the basic considerations set out in this manual still apply.
Oct 31, 2003
Focus 2: Guidance for the Directors of Banks
This manual, for present and prospective directors of noncomplex banks, is intended to provide a guide to emerging international best practice. It is designed to help boards of directors in a practical way attain and maintain a high standard of internal governance. A directorship of a complex bank, especially a large one, implies a further dimension; even so the basic considerations set out in this manual still apply.
