Governance

Shareholder engagement is becoming less predictable as regulatory changes, litigation concerns and shifting investor practices make it harder for boards to understand shareholder priorities. Stephen Brown of KPMG’s Board Leadership Center shares practical advice for rebuilding that dialogue.

The conversation covers engagement planning, the “board’s book,” independent director outreach, director training and the effect AI may have on board preparation and oversight. Rate and review the Corporate Director Podcast wherever you listen.

Learn how Pennon Group moved from email-based coordination to a secure Diligent platform for its independent advisory panel.

Expanding mandates, AI governance gaps and converging regulations: Seven trends defining what 2027 looks like for general counsel and company secretaries.

Enforcement is live, the oversight gap is real and most boards aren't ready. Insights from a Diligent Institute forum in Munich on AI governance.

Learn how CBCL moved from manual processes to connected governance, risk and compliance with Diligent solutions.

See how Discovery Mining streamlined board approvals, surveys and D&O questionnaires, reducing manual admin from days to minutes.

Learn how boards can improve decision-making, manage uncertainty, oversee AI use and build the skills needed for future-ready governance.

Executive compensation remains a critical area of focus for boards, investors and stewardship teams. From CEO succession costs and incentive structures to pay-for-performance alignment and evolving disclosure requirements, compensation decisions can provide important signals about a company’s governance and strategic priorities.

Executive Compensation in 2026, from Diligent Market Intelligence, examines the latest trends in executive pay and compensation practices across key markets, providing the data and analysis investors need to put individual compensation decisions into context.

The report explores:

- CEO succession: The cost and structure of executive transitions, including sign-on awards, replacement incentives and severance.

- Pay-for-performance: How companies are linking executive compensation to performance through equity and long-term incentives.

- Global compensation trends: How approaches to executive pay vary across the U.S., Europe and Australia.

- Governance and disclosure: What compensation practices and disclosures can reveal about board accountability and investor expectations.

- Investor stewardship: How compensation data can support benchmarking, engagement and more informed voting decisions.

Drawing on DMI’s executive compensation data and analysis, the report provides a practical view of how compensation practices are evolving — and the governance considerations investors should be watching.

Register to download the report and explore the latest executive compensation trends.

Learn how boards can strengthen financial oversight, improve transparency and manage risk to protect the mission and support better decisions.

ASIC’s CP 391 proposes new access tiers, director IDs and service addresses for the companies register. See what’s changing, key dates, and how to respond.

Boards are split on AI in exec comp. Explore Q3 2026 Director Confidence Index data on linking CEO pay to AI outcomes and discover key governance takeaways.

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