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2020 proxy season hot topics and the impact of COVID-19

The effects on operations, disclosures, engagement, and shareholder proposals due to COVID-19 are likely to be more apparent in the months and years ahead.

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Leading the board on ESG

Lead directors play a role in guiding discussions on environmental, social and governance issues, corporate purpose, and the implications for their companies.

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The Compensation Committee’s Evolving Agenda

Considerations for compensation committees as they extend their oversight responsibilities to include human capital management and social issues.

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Recovery, new reality put strategy to the test

Preparing for a recovery and weighing the longer-term implications of COVID-19 are moving front and center in boardroom discussions.

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Investor relations takes on ESG

The rising prominence of ESG factors means that investor relations officers must be well versed in issues beyond financial metrics.

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Under pressure: Maintaining a strong board/CEO relationship

Lead directors interviewed by the KPMG Board Leadership Center share their perspectives on fostering a strong board/CEO relationship.

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Calibrating board operations during COVID-19

Five areas for boards to consider as they recalibrate their operations and oversight during COVID-19.

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Sharpening the board’s oversight of human capital management

Directors must look beyond the C-suite when evaluating opportunities and risks associated with the firm’s human capital.

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Looking to the future of long-term investing

Harvard Business School professor Victoria Ivashina discusses the outlook for private equity investing and the impact on governance and oversight.

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The evolving compensation committee agenda

Compensation committees are playing a greater role in the oversight of a broad range of human capital management issues.

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Directors Quarterly: April 2020

A board lens on navigating the pandemic, a view of the geopolitical landscape, and a financial reporting and auditing outlook for corporate directors.

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The value of veterans in the boardroom

The KPMG Board Leadership Center explores the skills and experience that retired general and flag officers can bring to the boardroom.

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Private company director resources for COVID-19

Resources and insights for private company owners and corporate directors amid the challenges presented by COVID-19.

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The board view of supply chain risk and resiliency

Questions for directors to consider as they assess the company’s supply chain risk and resiliency in light of the outbreak of COVID-19.

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A geopolitical lens from Eurasia Group (March 2020)

Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Group, shares his views on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in a G-Zero world.

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Navigating the pandemic: A board lens

Five key areas of focus to help boards in their oversight of the company’s COVID-19 response.

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Potential impacts of coronavirus on SEC issuers

KPMG offers periodic disclosure considerations for companies in light of a recent public statement from the SEC chair regarding the impact of coronavirus.

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Aligning near-term goals with long-term value

Highlights from KPMG’s Board Leadership Conference, including the economic and geopolitical outlook, climate risk, the board-CEO relationship, corporate purpose, artificial intelligence, fintech, cybersecurity, oversight of human capital management, and more.

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Directors Quarterly: January 2020

Priorities for the board agenda in 2020, top issues for audit and nominating/governance committee focus, Bremmer’s outlook on geopolitics, insights on ESG from Bob Langert, and more.

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Maintaining a high-value board-CEO relationship

Directors and CEOs share their views on how boards can help support their CEOs and management teams.

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The women changing California boardrooms

A study by KPMG Board Leadership Center Senior Advisor Annalisa Barrett assesses the early impact of California’s board gender diversity mandate.

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Eurasia Group’s top geopolitical risks for 2020

The top geopolitical risks for 2020, according to Eurasia Group. Updated March 2020.

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Investor letters

Recent letters to executives and directors from the world’s largest asset managers.

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Closing the gaps in portfolio company board effectiveness

Investors’ ability to assess strategy and operations at their portfolio companies is largely dependent upon the effectiveness of their portfolio company boards.

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2020 Proxy season hot topics

Webcast covered results of this proxy season and the initial impact of new voting guidelines of some of the largest institutional investors.

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Leading into the future

The webcast focused on the outlook for the global economy, business, and the future of work in a world being reshaped by COVID-19.

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