The WBA 2025 Benchmark: 5 Actions for FS Boards to Lead
Read the summary of the discussion, including key insights from WBA’s Financial System Benchmark 2025, the changing role of non-executive directors, boardroom culture across jurisdictions and the future of the financial system.
5 Actions for Boards to Lead
- Provide supportive guidance and narrative on the long-term imperative whilst navigate the short-term challenges – internally & externally.
- Drive specific intent and resources to support innovation and investment in emerging markets.
- Mandate regular board updates on comprehensive energy transition plans. Make sure you learn and hear directly from those leading this work.
- Ensure executive renumeration fully incentivises sustainability goals, not contradict them – learn from industry experience.
- Ensure your institution supports industry initiatives and positively engages with policymakers on social stability risks.
Webinar recording
With a focus on readiness to transition, Andrea Webster, Head of Finance System Transformation, World Benchmarking Alliance, and Paul Druckman, Chairman, World Benchmarking Alliance and Chapter Zero Fellow, discussed how to advance leadership, resilience and protect company value. Watch the webinar recording below:
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