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This new council aligns with AGB’s mission to empower college, university, and foundation boards and board members to govern with knowledge and confidence.
AGB’s Council of Board Chairs met virtually in June 2021 and was joined by a panel of presidents from AGB’s Council of Presidents. Below are the takeaways from the engaging conversation at this event.
Under pressure to divest but concerned about the potential investment impact? Learn about how using material ESG characteristics instead can help you incorporate relevant ESG considerations into your portfolio while maximizing the return potential of your portfolio.
As I begin my third year leading AGB, I want to recognize that board professionals—designated as the primary individuals who staff governing boards—are vital assets to strategic board leadership.
Transition and succession planning should be part of the ongoing work of the president and board.
As observers of investment committee behavior for more than 20 years, we have been surprised at how few committees take the time for self-reflection, especially after periods of extreme stress. Strategic Investment Group’s blog post, Time to Re-Assess, provides a few potential areas of focus.
As special purpose acquisition corporations (SPACs) continue to enter the mainstream investment market, we may see their role change and potentially increase among institutional investors. Historically, SPACs were often neglected due to an overwhelming amount of negative feelings towards these investments. Interestingly, this phenomenon is shifting.