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Cyber security. Compliance. Geopolitical volatility. Supply chain disruption. Leading boards continue to calibrate their oversight of current and emerging risks—from improving information quality to reinforcing the right culture.

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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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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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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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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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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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Board oversight of human capital management

Compensation committees and boards are paying greater attention to human resources issues, as workplace issues such as diversity, culture, and talent strategy become a greater focus of investors.

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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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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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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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Four key economic factors for 2020

KPMG Senior Economist Kenneth Kim shares his view on the U.S. labor market, corporate debt, China, and the Fed.

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On the 2020 board agenda

Eight items for boards to consider as they focus their 2020 agendas on the critical challenges at hand and on the road ahead.

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On the 2020 audit committee agenda

Seven issues that audit committees should keep in mind as they consider and carry out their 2020 agendas.

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