International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN)

ICGN would like to thank all our members for being part of our network in 2024! That network includes the world’s largest public pension funds, asset management firms, public listed companies and professional advisory firms: It’s our members that make ICGN what it is and create the powerful global network that can make change, and we look forward to working with you next year. Particular thanks to our Board, Committee members, Awards judges and all those who contributed to ICGN's thought leadership. If you're not already part of that network, there's never been a better time to join: https://lnkd.in/d8Z7ttyR #governance #corpgov #stewardship #investors #assetowners #assetmanagers #membership

Are you looking for your next career opportunity? Or are you recruiting? ICGN Members can share career opportunities that may be of interest to the wider governance community through our website, at https://lnkd.in/dRKvfbfq T. Rowe Price UK currently has a vacancy for a Business Analyst, Corporate Governance. #governance #corpgov #stewardship #investors #assetowners #assetmanagers #membership

Today, International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) commented on the European Central Bank’s (ECB) draft guide on governance and risk culture. ICGN agrees with the ECB that “governance and risk culture are essential features of any well-functioning organisation”. We support the emphasis in the draft ECB Guide on effective board oversight. Investors rely on strong and independent boards of directors. We believe the practical examples included in the draft Guide are particularly beneficial, helping make the content more relatable to institutions as they work to enhance their governance practices. Investors will also be able to point out to the best practices highlighted by the ECB when engaging with banks in their portfolio.  We also support the focus on culture. We agree that the “tone from the top” and an environment of open communication and transparency, where employees are encouraged to report concerns or issues without fear of retribution, is crucial for effective risk management, and for long-term value creation. This is something ICGN emphasised in our latest Investor Viewpoint on workers’ voice in corporate decision-making and in a previous Viewpoint on the board’s role to oversee culture. You can find these publications here: https://lnkd.in/dtnAURBU Cristina Ungureanu, PhD; Gigi Dawe, LL.M. (She/her); Ali Saribas; Alyson Slater; Richard Adeniyi-Jones; Edouard Dubois; Jen Sisson; Maggie Fellowes; Steven Friel; Vy Nguyen; Matthew Roberts; Susanna Di Feliciantonio; Wendela Rang

This Thursday, Séverine Neervoort, our Global Policy Director, will present ICGN's work in a webinar organised by Federica Rampinini, addressed to Principles for Responsible Investment signatories based in Italy and Greece. Severine will discuss key trends in corporate governance, what to expect in 2025, and present some case studies of our recent advocacy activities. ICGN is a leading voice for high standards of corporate governance and investor stewardship. To raise awareness of ICGN’s purpose and our member-led policy priorities, we frequently speak at external events. #governance #corpgov #stewardship #investors #assetowners #assetmanagers

ICGN is excited to announce a new partnership with Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Sustainable Investing Research Initiative (SIRI). We are pleased to endorse the two Executive Education Academies offered by SIRI - the Sustainable Finance Stewardship Academy (SFSA) and the Sustainable Business Stewardship Academy (SBSA) - ICGN members can register for these courses at a discounted rate. Both courses are designed to help inform and train corporate directors, executives, and senior managers from large financial and corporate institutions to develop and implement effective stewardship strategies to help lead their organization through these turbulent times. Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/eWSAH5fb #governance #corpgov #stewardship #investors #assetowners #assetmanagers #education #training #membership

2025 is ICGN's 30th Anniversary year and we have big plans! As well as major conferences in Tokyo, New York and Milan, we will have in-person networking events, ICGN interviews webinars, new training materials and much more. See and book our 2025 events at: https://lnkd.in/ePTjbdJN #governance #corpgov #stewardship #investors #assetowners #assetmanagers #ICGN30 #ICGN2025 #Tokyo #NewYork #Milan

ICGN publishes thought-leadership pieces on governance, stewardship, and sustainability topics. Our publications provide an investor viewpoint on emerging issues and are intended to generate debate. Working with our member-led Policy Committees, we have published four Investor Viewpoints this year on key topics. Read all four at: https://lnkd.in/de283gnP #governance #corpgov #stewardship #investors #assetowners #assetmanagers #AI #assurance #ReliableReporting #sustainabilityreporting #workersvoice

ICGN's network includes the world’s largest public pension funds and asset managers. We focus on the “G” because G is key! Governance is about how companies are run, and how long-term sustainable economic returns are generated. It’s also how we can solve some of the newer and urgent issues that the corporate world needs to grapple with. That’s why we focus our networking, education and policy impact on material governance issues, advocating for high standards in corporate governance and stewardship, in line with our members’ fiduciary responsibilities. These are our key focus areas - find out more about becoming a member at: https://lnkd.in/eYTzE6mz #governance #corpgov #stewardship #investors #assetowners #assetmanagers #GisKey

We're looking forward to our first big event of next year, the ICGN 30th Anniversary Conference - Asia, held in Tokyo and hosted by Japan Exchange Group / Tokyo Stock Exchange! This global gathering will consider how companies, global investors and stakeholders can best work together in pursuit of sustainable long-term value creation. Will you be joining us in Tokyo? Find out more and book your place: https://lnkd.in/drdZHeHG #governance #corpgov #stewardship #investors #assetowners #assetmanagers #ICGN30 #Tokyo #Japan #Nihon #ICGN2025

🎉NOW LIVE: ICGN Investor Viewpoint: Workers’ voice in corporate decision-making💡Published today, ICGN’s new Investor Viewpoint explores why integrating workers’ voice as an input to corporate decision-making is  good for long-term sustainable value creation. This Viewpoint explores corporate governance mechanisms and channels to ensure management and boards of directors hear workers’ perspectives. We also propose some questions investors can ask to assess companies’ approaches on this topic, as part of their human capital management. Co-chair of ICGN’s Human Capital Committee, Karin Halliday said: “Empowering worker voice not only aligns with fundamental principles of respect, dignity, and fairness in the workplace, but is a strategic advantage that drives sustainable growth, protects rights, and strengthens workforce engagement. Investors have a critical role in championing this dialogue.” Read the paper at: https://lnkd.in/dzMRiM_r Special thanks to all contributors: Karin Halliday (Future Fund), Michela Gregory (Aviso), Michael Herskovich (board liaison, BNP Paribas Asset Management), Lisa Beauvilain (Impax Asset Management), Aldo Bonati (Etica Sgr), Caroline Escott (Railpen), Katie Frame (Schroders), Tara - Jane Fraser (APG), Stephen Monnier (Cbus Super), Will Ng (HSBC Asset Management), Hideto Nishitani, NACD.DC (Independent board director), Daniel Neale (FICRS) (Church Commissioners for England), Simon Rumore FAICD (Peakstone Global), Florian Sommer (MSCI), Luda Svystunova (Amundi), Tom Powdrill (Railpen), Thomas Ward (Railpen), and Ruth Wilkinson (Institution of Occupational Health and Safety). 💡What best practices have you observed with regards to integrating workers’ voice in corporate decision-making? #Governance #corpgov #WorkerEngagement #stewardship #HumanCapital #investors #assetowners #assetmanagers