"Nasdaq is one step closer to ushering in a new era of corporate board diversity and transparency following a landmark decision from U.S. financial regulators." FORTUNE bit.ly/3jF7fMQ #diversity #corporategovernance

The news surrounding #Scholastic reflects the importance of a strong succession plan and transparent corporate governance on.wsj.com/3zZtHqY

"@BankofCanada governor assumes unmet demand during the summer represents future demand once supply catches up and remains confident that #economicgrowth will be strong over the second half of 2021." Financial Post: bit.ly/3iKepiS

According to @IMFnews, the increase of #digitalcurrency in emerging markets could lead to "cryptoization" of local economies and create a threat to the fiscal policy with digital assets by facilitating tax evasion. Reuters: reut.rs/3DnZl2n

"The rise of #embeddedfinance represents an opportunity - a market estimated to be worth over $7 trillion the next decade." Banks, challengers + startups try capitalizing through digitization. The Fintech Times: bit.ly/3am27sC

"The application of new technologies built on data, machine learning and AI is driving #innovation across all economic sectors." We need to be strategic with #digitalsovereignty supporting autonomy, national #security + prosperity. CIGI: bit.ly/3oHTy3B

A recent Gartner survey reveals that 70% of cross-functional leaders say their companies' #governance models do not to fit the needs of digital business. The accelerating #digitization of workflows prompts the need to revisit #governancestrategies. prn.to/3H5NMjl

The pilgrimage to #digitalbanking and the need for niche #bankingsolutions go hand-in-hand as consumers expect the leverage of new technology and innovation to be the status quo at their banks. Forbes: bit.ly/3onXhD7

#Diversity and #inclusion policies matter now more than ever. Here are the signs of a company that actually implements diversity and inclusion policies as part of its #governance strategy. The Globe and Mail: tgam.ca/2ZSJniJ

Transformation of #corporategovernance has been highlighted during a panel discussion part of the Beyond Business series. There's a shift from a model in which board members have an adversarial relationship with managers toward greater #collaboration: whr.tn/3xToO2j

#DigitalPayments can speed transactions and lower their costs, both domestically and across borders. Canada's efforts here need to be accelerated to seize the opportunity while bolstering #cybersecurity. CIGI: bit.ly/32NQ8U4

The “big six” Canadian banks – RBC, Thomas Donnelly, Scotiabank, BMO, @CIBC and National Bank - on average, have a dividend yield of 3.3 percent & are expected to raise dividends and share buybacks that may boost the sector’s appeal to investors: bit.ly/3lyKUlz

Internal government documents show Finance Department officials believe there could be sweeping implications for the #economy if the Bank of Canada ever issued its own #cryptocurrency. Globalnews.ca: bit.ly/3q0M3oH

.Fitch Ratings’ outlook for the Canadian banks is neutral as it expects the banks’ credit fundamentals to largely hold up even the economic backdrop weakens. While growth is still expected to be at 3.7%, that still represents a slowing from 5.0% growth. bit.ly/3pZr4ma

Every year there is a shift in #corporategovernance #standards to evolve along with the changing business landscape & stay aligned with the shifting priorities of all stakeholders. Here are the top topics that will shape the way boards function in 2022: bit.ly/3rxOqiC

The recent report from Canada's Advisory Committee showed that the industry is ready to implement #openbanking in Canada. It is only a matter of time until open #banking scales across finance into other industries and becomes the norm: bit.ly/3IeGWYw

There were significant developments in the Canadian #fintech industry in 2021. Here's an overview of the key fintech developments in 2021, as well as some regulations on which to keep a watchful eye in 2022: bit.ly/353WfFb

I am honoured and thrilled for my paper "Accounting for the Digital Economy: Time for a Fresh Approach" to have made the February 2022 featured publication list by CIGI bit.ly/3hyK4mC

It is time for accounting standards to realign with the digital economy, and it starts with acting on governance. Read more in my CIGI published work, Accounting for the Digital Economy: Time for a Fresh Approach. bit.ly/3HzRUa7

Recognition of + investment in intangible assets in a #digital era is needed for the Canadian accounting profession to realize economic prosperity. My paper "Accounting for the Digital Economy: Time for a Fresh Approach" offers action. Thanks, CIGI bit.ly/348uIC9