Constructive Engagement: Directors and Investors in Action

ISBN-13: 9780815388173 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 300 str.

Nicholas Beale

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The relationships between investors, directors and companies have never been so vital. From discussions with over 100 leading practitioners, detailed studies of 3 leading companies, and an extended case study on investor engagement at Royal Dutch Shell, the author draws a series of ideas and guidance for all of the parties involved.

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Contents: Introduction. Part One Three Pivotal Issues: Axes of engagement; Someone of sound mind; A policeman's lot. Part Two Seven Pillars: BP; Tate & Lyle; Vodafone; BGI; Fidelity; UBS Global Asset Management; Constructive engagement in action - Royal Dutch Shell. Part Three Notes of Experience: Chairmanship and board effectiveness; The independent directors and executive directors; Reflections on the investment industry; Perspective on the governance landscape and trends. Part Four Unscientific Postscript: From governance to stewardship; Outline of lead investor idea; Royal Dutch Shell corporate governance arrangements. Glossary; Partial bibliography; Index.