Five trends that will shape governance in 2020s

Governance is a journey, not a destination

Discussions on corporate governance that were met with a roll of eyes at the start of the decade, now dominate media headlines. While a lot can — and will — change in the next 10 years, some trends that that will play out and how the governance landscape might change, are discussed below.

Shift in focus from G to ESG: Over the past few years, boards and investors have woken up to why governance matters. They have realised that they ignore governance at their own peril. During the coming decade, they will be expected to change gear and focus on environment,