Independent company directors: A lonely road?
Do independent directors add value? The evidence is mixed.
NZX consulted on new and updated draft Guidance Notes to support the revised NZX Listing Rules. The IoD’s submission mainly focuses on the Guidance Note on continuous disclosure.
We suggested some improvements in relation to guidance on constructive knowledge and also urged caution with respect to hindsight bias. We also commented on the new Guidance Note on governance.