[elliekelly]

Several studies[1] have found that gender diversity on boards is correlated with reduced risk of fraud.

[1] https://www.ft.com/content/cdb790f8-c33d-11e4-ac3d-00144feab...

[conanbatt]

If its strictly good there is no need to make it a requirement, companies (or investors) will apply this knowledge on their bets.

Also there is a body of research that says open offices suck: doesn't mean it has to be a company governing concept.