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  The federal agenda 2021 outlook

  KPMG and Eurasia Group explore the Biden administration’s agenda for 2021.

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  Views from the boardroom: 2021 pulse survey

  Our survey findings point to an increased focus on stakeholders, the urgency of climate risk, the strategic implications of cybersecurity and data governance, and a sharp spotlight on leadership.

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  The top issues for audit committees in 2021

  Operating against a backdrop of tremendous uncertainty and an uneven economic recovery, prioritizing the audit committee agenda will be particularly challenging.

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  Earning trust by measuring up

  In an interview with the Board Leadership Center, Lex Suvanto of Edelman shares his views on earning stakeholder and shareholder trust.

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  Board oversight of workforce well-being

  Focus areas for boards as they broaden their talent oversight responsibilities.

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  Eurasia Group’s top geopolitical risks for 2021

  The top geopolitical risks for 2021, according to Eurasia Group.

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  Directors Quarterly: January 2021

  Priorities for board and audit committee agendas in 2021, tips for driving progress on diversity, and how to better envision the future

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  Getting better at seeing ahead

  J. Peter Scoblic, co-founder of Event Horizon Strategies, offers insight on how organizations can become more effective at envisioning the future.

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  Navigating the risk and control challenges presented by COVID-19

  Audit committees need to maintain a sharp focus on understanding the effects of COVID-19 on the company’s financial statements and reporting, including the internal control environment.

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  Learning from the crises of 2020

  The events of 2020 are a sharp reminder for board leaders to take a fresh look at the company’s enterprise risk management processes and crisis readiness.

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  Investors’ annual stewardship reports: Takeaways for boards

  Engagement activities and proxy votes from some of the world’s largest asset contain several messages for corporate directors.

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  On the 2021 board agenda

  Nine issues for boards to keep in mind as they consider and carry out their 2021 agendas.

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  On the 2021 nom/gov committee agenda

  Seven items for nom/gov committees to keep in mind as they consider and carry out their 2021 agendas.

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  On the 2021 private company board agenda

  Drawing on insights from our work and interactions with public and private company directors and business leaders, we’ve highlighted nine items for private company boards to consider as they focus their 2021 agendas.

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  On the 2021 audit committee agenda

  Seven issues for audit committees to keep in mind as they consider and carry out their 2021 agendas.

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  On the 2021 compensation committee agenda

  Six issues for compensation committees to consider as they carry out their 2021 agendas.

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  2020 Election implications: A board lens

  Considerations for boards trying to model and assess what the new administration’s policy initiatives might mean for their companies and strategies.

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  An audit committee lens on ESG reporting

  KPMG Audit Partner Maura Hodge poses five questions for the audit committees to consider as they evaluate their companies’ ESG strategy and reporting.

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  Race and accountability in the boardroom

  Considerations for boards to help drive progress on diversity and systemic change.

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  Women on San Diego corporate boards

  KPMG and the WomenCorporateDirectors Foundation examine the gender diversity of the boards of publicly held companies headquartered in San Diego.

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  Engagement is more imperative than ever

  BLC Senior Advisor Stephen Brown offers considerations for boards on preparing for engagement heading into 2021.

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  Q3 2020 Focus: Financial reporting and auditing update

  This quarter, and in the months ahead, a number of developments impacting financial reporting will need to be front and center for audit committees.

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  The imperative for LGBTQ inclusion

  KPMG BLC Senior Advisor Susan Angele offers five questions for boards to ask about the company’s LGBTQ-related policies and practices.

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  Reimagining the future, rethinking strategy

  Edie Weiner, CEO and founder of The Future Hunters, outlines trends shaping the future and their impact on strategy.