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2026 begins with a business landscape that is unsettled yet full of possibility. Economic signals are mixed, and geopolitical tensions continue to reshape global markets. Technology (especially AI) is advancing at a breakneck pace, redefining how companies operate...

Shareholder activism is firmly entrenched in the Canadian corporate landscape, and Canada has proven fertile ground for dissidents. To assist both target companies and activists...

AI is reshaping corporate strategy at record speed, yet many responsible for overseeing it aren't keeping pace. Why it matters: That gap is increasingly a reputational and governance risk, not just a technical...

Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has revealed that 42% of investment trust directorships are now held by women, but women make up only 11% of fund managers...

Board diversity disclosure is undergoing a meaningful recalibration. After years of increasing pressure by shareholders and other stakeholders to increase the number of women and underrepresented minorities on boards and provide robust disclosure of board demographic information, the framework is now shifting...

As we mark International Women’s Day, ISS‑Corporate takes a look at trends in women’s board representation globally among major corporations, examining how representation levels and leadership roles vary across key markets...

Picture this: You’ve just opened your favorite news site to catch up on today’s hot topics. You’re pleased to see a feature article suggesting that your company’s new AI-powered services have poised it for rapid growth. However, you’re taken aback...

The Goldman Sachs Group plans to scrap DEI criteria from the way it evaluates potential board members, a move that aligns with a general pullback on formal diversity initiatives across the corporate US...

Drawing on insights from colleagues across Cleary Gottlieb’s global offices, our 2026 edition of Selected Issues for Boards of Directors examines the critical issues that dominated boardroom discussions in 2025 and identifies the emerging trends...

Few business leaders have experienced the scope, complexity, and combination of issues facing companies today. Disruption, volatility, and uncertainty will continue to test board agendas in 2026, upending the assumptions...