- ICSA Guernsey Conference to focus on leading role of governance professionals
06 March 2018
The bold role that Guernsey’s governance professionals can play in ‘Managing Risk, Leading Change’ is the theme of this year’s ICSA: The Governance Institute’s annual conference in Guernsey. Taking place at the St Pierre Park Hotel on 25 April, the conference will focus on the challenges and potential benefits that Brexit, blockchain, GDPR and UK Corporate Governance Code revisions might offer Guernsey. Read more
- Pay gap reporting pushes organisations to address gender pay balance, poll finds
06 March 2018
A third of organisations are looking to address their gender pay balance after preparing for pay gap reporting requirements that come into force later this month and early April, accordingly to a survey of governance professionals by ICSA: The Governance Institute and recruitment specialist The Core Partnership. Read more
- Statement on the recent publicity surrounding Oxfam
16 February 2018
The actions of a few individuals cannot, and should not, be allowed to impact the good work of the charity. Read more
- Lord Finkelstein to help honour island’s governance professionals at ICSA Annual Branch Dinner
05 February 2018
Prominent Times columnist and advisor to the Conservative party, Lord Daniel Finkelstein OBE, has been confirmed as the guest speaker at this year’s ICSA: The Governance Institute Annual Branch Dinner. Taking place on Friday 2 March, the annual black tie dinner recognises the achievements of ICSA members and students in the Isle of Man and is the premier social event for governance professionals living and working on the island. Read more
- MAT governance and growth under the microscope at ICSA workshop
02 February 2018
ICSA: The Governance Institute is organising a workshop to look at the complex issue of multi-academy trust (MAT) expansion. Taking place at ICSA’s Farringdon offices in London on Friday 16 March, the workshop will focus on how MATs can maintain and develop good governance while growth is underway. Read more
- Weinstein scandal fails to prompt radical overhaul of harassment and sexual misconduct policies, poll finds
30 January 2018
The fallout from the highly-publicised sexual harassment claims against Harvey Weinstein have failed to lead to a sweeping overhaul of harassment and sexual misconduct policies in the UK as organisations consider current policies to be adequate, a poll out today from ICSA: The Governance Institute and recruitment specialist The Core Partnership finds. Read more
- Pessimism over the economy lessens, but Brexit, cyber security and diversity remain key issues for UK boards
08 January 2018
A survey of FTSE 350 companies out today finds economic pessimism gradually lifting as confidence in global and UK economic conditions starts to return despite continued concern about the impact of Brexit and an increase in the number of respondents citing Brexit as a principal risk. The latest FT-ICSA Boardroom Bellwether survey by ICSA: The Governance Institute in association with the Financial Times also reveals that concerns about cyber risk and boardroom diversity remain a worry for UK PLC. Read more
- Board packs are too long and backward looking to be properly effective
19 December 2017
Board packs are too backward looking, internally focused and operational to enable board members to engage in forward-looking and strategic conversations, a report out today by ICSA: The Governance Institute and Board Intelligence reveals. They are also time-consuming to produce. Read more
- Poll reveals biggest corporate governance stories of 2017
11 December 2017
The Government’s Green Paper on corporate governance reform, revisions to the UK Corporate Governance Code and the implications of the BHS pensions ‘scandal’ top the list of key governance stories and events in 2017, according to a poll out today from ICSA: The Governance Institute and recruitment specialist The Core Partnership. Read more
- ICSA backs FRC’s move to trim back the UK Corporate Governance Code
05 December 2017
ICSA: The Governance Institute has today welcomed the Financial Reporting Council’s plans to update the UK’s Corporate Governance Code so that it is has a greater focus on the purpose of governance than on prescription. Read more
- Sport needs more than policies and frameworks Chair of British Rowing says
01 December 2017
London, 1 December 2017 – Annamarie Phelps CBE, Chair of British Rowing, has indicated that policies and frameworks are not enough on their own to improve the integrity of British sport. Speaking about the Duty of Care in Sport Review recommendations at The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland’s inaugural sport governance conference last Friday, Ms Phelps stressed the importance of culture and the need to go beyond compliance. Read more
- ICSA: The Governance Institute celebrates the rise of governance at ICSA Awards
29 November 2017
At last night’s annual ICSA Awards at London’s Park Lane Hilton Hotel, ICSA: The Governance Institute recognised those companies, individuals and teams that are leading the way in corporate reporting, investor engagement and good governance. Read more
- Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast discusses governance challenges with ICSA
17 November 2017
The Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Sonia Copeland, met John Heaton, President of ICSA: The Governance Institute and Darren Leonard, ICSA’s Northern Ireland Branch Vice-Chair this afternoon to discuss the importance of good governance for UK corporates, the public sector and charitable organisations. Read more
- ICSA Charity Leadership Workshop to reinforce work of Trustees’ Week
15 November 2017
ICSA: The Governance Institute is holding a Charity Leadership Workshop on 8 December to help support trustees, whose vital work is the current focus of Trustees Week. Read more
- ICSA Guernsey Awards 2017 winners announced
15 November 2017
Winners of ICSA: The Governance Institute’s 2017 ICSA Guernsey Awards, which recognise the achievements of the island’s individuals and businesses in terms of good governance, were announced at a glittering awards dinner at The Old Government House Hotel on Friday 10 November 2017. Read more
- ICSA releases guidance to improve board awareness of GDPR data responsibilities
06 November 2017
ICSA: The Governance Institute has released guidance to facilitate conversations between the board and those within organisations responsible for dealing with data to help them deal more effectively with the implications of the forthcoming EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Alongside an overview of the new legal landscape, the guidance highlights the strategic and practical considerations raised by GDPR. Read more
- CEO/worker pay ratio will leave firms open to criticism without reducing inequality, poll finds
09 October 2017
The obligation to publish the pay ratio between chief executives and their average UK workers is unlikely to reduce pay inequality, but is likely to be used to unfairly criticise companies, a poll out today from ICSA: The Governance Institute and recruitment specialist The Core Partnership finds. Read more
- Continuous improvement in MAT governance is focus of ICSA conference
28 September 2017
ICSA: The Governance Institute is organising a conference to help academy governance professionals meet the challenges of the sector by providing them with the tools to deliver continuous improvement. Taking place at the Hallam Conference Centre in central London on Friday 6 October, the conference will include keynote speeches by Sir David Carter, National Schools Commissioner, Department for Education (DfE); Mike Sheridan, Regional Director, London, Ofsted; and Brian Lightman, Director, Lightman Consulting and Former General Secretary, ASCL. Read more
- Nominations invited for ICSA Guernsey Awards 2017
27 September 2017
Nominations are now open for ICSA: The Governance Institute’s 2017 ICSA Guernsey Awards, which recognise accomplishments in the field of governance. Taking place at The Old Government House Hotel on 10 November 2017, the awards will celebrate the noteworthy achievements of individuals and teams in five categories and are open to all Guernsey-based members of ICSA. Read more
- ICSA and The Investment Association launch guidance to help firms improve decision making for the benefit of all
26 September 2017
ICSA: The Governance Institute and The Investment Association have today launched guidance to help company boards ensure they understand and weigh up the interests of their stakeholders when making strategic decisions. Read more
- ICSA and Investment Association to issue guidance on making the stakeholder voice heard in the boardroom
29 August 2017
ICSA: The Governance Institute is to issue guidance to companies on making the stakeholder voice heard in the boardroom. This follows the Government's response to its Green Paper on corporate governance reform which was published today. Read more
- ICSA issues Board Assurance Framework guidance to improve trustee stewardship
22 August 2017
ICSA: The Governance Institute has today issued guidance on how to build a board assurance framework (BAF), a single document that pulls together all relevant data pertaining to a charity’s strategic goals, and the risks it faces. The BAF provides a framework by which the board can be assured of the veracity of data presented to it, presenting trustees with triangulated information to support management assertions that the charity is well run. Read more
- Lord Finkelstein to help honour island’s governance professionals at ICSA Annual Branch Dinner
17 August 2017
Prominent Times columnist and advisor to the Conservative party, Lord Daniel Finkelstein OBE, has been confirmed as the guest speaker at this year’s ICSA: The Governance Institute Annual Branch Dinner. Taking place on Friday 15 September, the annual black tie dinner recognises the achievements of ICSA members and students in the Isle of Man and is the premier social event for governance professionals living and working on the island. Read more
- Economic confidence worsens as fears about political risk and Brexit grow
07 August 2017
A survey of FTSE 350 companies out today by ICSA: The Governance Institute in association with the Financial Times finds the mood among the FTSE 350 depressed as confidence in the UK economy hits a new low and political risk and Brexit cause increasing concern. Read more
- ICSA releases guidance to help charities with trustee recruitment
31 July 2017
ICSA: The Governance Institute has today released guidance to help charities recruit trustees. The guidance was written to provide those responsible for or involved in the governance of a charity with detailed information on how to recruit and appoint charity trustees following the revelation in May this year by Getting On Board – a charity supporting board level recruitment – that 74% of respondents to a survey into trustee recruitment found recruiting trustees difficult. Read more
- Tension in the boardroom can be constructive, poll finds
24 July 2017
London, 24 July 2017 – Conflict can be damaging, but tension is considered to play a positive role in the boardroom, a poll out today from ICSA: The Governance Institute and recruitment specialist The Core Partnership finds. Read more
- Larger charities should undergo external reviews every three years, new governance code recommends
11 July 2017
External reviews for larger charities every three years, more openness and limits on how long trustees may serve are among new recommendations unveiled today by a group of leading charity membership bodies to strengthen governance and accountability in the voluntary and community sector. Read more
- New research shows how to channel disagreement to improve board dynamics
05 July 2017
ICSA: The Governance Institute and Henley Business School have today released research showing how conflict and tension can be managed to produce better board dynamics. Read more
- Companies split over value of AGMs
28 June 2017
A poll out today from ICSA: The Governance Institute and recruitment specialist The Core Partnership finds that only 36% of companies surveyed consider that the current system of annual general meetings (AGMs) is still valuable for companies. Almost a third (30%) feel that it is no longer valuable, while a further 34% of respondents are undecided. Read more
- Baroness Barker to provide keynote address at ICSA Charity Governance Conference
12 June 2017
ICSA: The Governance Institute has announced that Baroness Barker, a member of the House of Lords’ Select Committee on Charities, will be providing the opening keynote address at its 2017 Charity Governance Conference. Taking place on 16 June at ICSA’s Farringdon offices in London, the conference has been specifically designed to provide delegates with an update on the proposals from the Select Committee report and the revised Charity Code of Governance. Read more
- Opinion divided on whether or not CEOs should take on role of chairman, poll finds
19 May 2017
A poll out today from ICSA: The Governance Institute and recruitment specialist The Core Partnership finds that just one in seven organisations polled (14%) think that their CEO should go on to become their organisation’s chairman. Over half (52%) are against it, with a further third (34%) sitting on the fence. Read more
- ICSA identifies red flags that can act as an early warning system for charities
05 May 2017
ICSA: The Governance Institute has published a report that identifies markers that could help charities to avoid governance problems resulting from a flawed organisational culture. Launched by Louise Thomson, Head of Policy (Not for Profit) at ICSA last night, the report identifies behaviours and practices that may indicate a poor organisational culture that does not match the stated values of the charity. Read more
- Majority of boards consider wider stakeholder views but recognise there is room for improvement, poll finds
11 April 2017
A poll out today from ICSA: The Governance Institute and recruitment specialist The Core Partnership finds that 73% of organisations polled actively consider the views of their wider stakeholder base. Just 11% of respondents feel that their boards do not. Read more
- New speakers confirmed for ICSA Isle of Man ‘Securing the Future’ conference
06 April 2017
Paul Heckles, an anti-money laundering (AML) and combatting the financing of terrorism (CFT) expert at the Isle of Man Government Cabinet Office and Caren Pegg, a partner at local law firm Appleby complete an impressive line-up of speakers at ICSA: The Governance Institute’s annual conference for governance, risk and compliance professionals in the Isle of Man. Taking place at the Sefton Hotel, Douglas on 10 May 2017, the conference will focus on the steps businesses and other organisations can take to secure their future during times of great risk and uncertainty. Read more
- Boardroom shake-up is welcome but must be measured, says ICSA: The Governance Institute
05 April 2017
ICSA: The Governance Institute welcomes the review of the UK Corporate Governance framework contained in the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee report on corporate governance published this morning. The Committee has undertaken a detailed and rigorous analysis of the principal issues and we agree with many, although not all, of their conclusions. Read more
- CRC chief executive to help others identify governance failings at ICSA conference
04 April 2017
Stephanie Manahan, CEO of the Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) has been confirmed as one of the headline speakers at this year’s ICSA Ireland Conference, the largest annual event for governance professionals and company secretaries in Ireland. Stephanie will be using her experience as Chief Executive of CRC to help other organisations identify the causes of governance failure and to show how to guard against them. Read more
- Governance in Yorkshire gets a boost as governance coach takes over Yorkshire branch of ICSA: The Governance Institute
31 March 2017
ICSA: The Governance Institute, the professional body for governance, is pleased to announce that Lesley Ward has been appointed Chair of its Yorkshire branch. A chartered secretary with over 15 years’ company secretarial experience, Lesley is also an accredited coach and provides executive coaching to governance professionals. Read more
- ICSA conference to focus on what Brexit means for Jersey
30 March 2017
Richard Gordon QC, Brick Court Chambers, together with Thomas Cowsill, Head of Technical, Jersey Finance and Mike Jones, Director of Policy at the Jersey Financial Services Commission, will be speaking at ICSA: The Governance Institute’s annual conference in Jersey on the subject of Brexit and what it means for the island. The trio will discuss progress so far since the UK took the decision to leave the EU and consider what the Brexit route map is looking like for Jersey. Read more
- Minister to discuss what Brexit means for Guernsey at ICSA conference
29 March 2017
Jonathan Le Tocq, External Affairs Minister for the States of Guernsey will be speaking at ICSA: The Governance Institute’s annual conference on the subject of Brexit and what it means for Guernsey. Participating in a panel discussion alongside Advocate Jon McLellan, Director of Legislative Drafting, Law Officers of the Crown, Guernsey and Dr Andy Sloan, Director of Financial Stability, Guernsey Financial Services Commission, the trio will discuss what the Brexit route map is looking like for Guernsey. Read more
- House of Lords’ Select Committee on Charities findings will help to boost governance in the sector, says ICSA
26 March 2017
ICSA: The Governance Institute welcomes the supportive and helpful report that the House of Lords Select Committee on Charities has published today, especially its support for the revised Governance Code for Charities that aims to improve governance in the charity sector and ensure that charities and their stakeholders focus more effectively on the needs of beneficiaries. Read more
- ICSA seeks to improve governance in the sporting sector with guidance on board effectiveness for sports boards
10 March 2017
ICSA: The Governance Institute has released guidance aimed at those responsible for the governance of sports bodies in the United Kingdom to enhance governance practices within the sector. The guidance, which was launched last night at ICSA’s ‘Compliance or Bust? Cracking the Sports Governance Code’ event, can be adapted for organisations of any size to reflect good practice for each individual organisation’s needs, and focuses on the responsibilities of directors, trustees and committee members. Read more
- Boards taking steps to bolster cyber security as cyber risk increases
09 March 2017
A poll out today from ICSA: The Governance Institute and recruitment specialist The Core Partnership finds that almost 60% of organisations polled have faced increased exposure to cyber risk in the past 12 months, with 77% of boards now regarding it as a board issue. Read more
- Governance body advises Irish firms to prepare for continuing market uncertainty in the face of Brexit
02 March 2017
Market uncertainty about Brexit will continue for the foreseeable future and Irish firms need to mitigate the risks as best as possible a packed audience of governance, risk and compliance professionals was told this morning at an event looking at the next steps arising from the UK’s vote to leave the EU last June. Organised by the Irish Region of ICSA: The Governance Institute and hosted by William Fry, the ‘Brexit – What Next?’ event highlighted the need for businesses to remain focused as the future of Ireland’s relationship with the UK will not be settled within the two-year time frame suggested by Article 50. Read more
- Diligent acquires Boardpad and Blueprint from ICSA: The Governance Institute
17 February 2017
February 17, 2017 – Diligent Corporation (“Diligent” or the “Company”), the leading provider of secure online collaboration and document sharing solutions for boards, committees and leadership teams, today announced the close of its acquisitions of BoardPad and Blueprint, both from ICSA: The Governance Institute, the UK-based professional body for governance. Read more
- CGIUKI report seeks to untangle corporate governance
16 February 2017
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland has produced the first in a series of thought leadership papers looking at governance in the UK. Launched at a House of Lords event last night by Chris Hodge, Policy Adviser to CGIUKI, the paper considers the continuing suitability of the UK’s governance framework. Read more
- CGIUKI conference offers tips on ‘Securing the Future’ for Isle of Man businesses
10 February 2017
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland is holding its annual conference at the Sefton Hotel, Douglas on 10 May 2017. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Securing the Future’ and considers the important role that governance, risk and compliance (GRC) professionals have to play in steadying the ship during times of great risk and uncertainty. Read more
- Maples employee Claire de Wet comes top of class at ICSA Northern Ireland Awards
07 February 2017
ICSA: The Governance Institute recognised the achievements of some exceptional students at its Northern Ireland Annual Branch Dinner and Awards Ceremony on Friday 3 February, with star student Claire de Wet walking off with four out of five of the top prizes. An employee of Maples Fund Services, Claire was judged to be the best student of ICSA’s Chartered Secretaries Qualifying Scheme, offered by Ulster University. She also took home top prizes for corporate governance and strategy and was jointly awarded the Newton Compton Memorial Cup by the local Northern Ireland Branch, in recognition of being the joint top student in Company Law and Company Secretaryship. Read more
- The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland celebrates £2,500 gift from The Patron’s Fund
07 February 2017
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland is celebrating a gift of £2,500 to The Chartered Secretaries’ Charitable Trust (CSCT) from The Patron’s Fund, the charitable fund set up to acknowledge the work of the charitable organisations for which Her Majesty, The Queen acts as a Patron, on the occasion of her 90th birthday. Read more
- CGIUKI Guernsey conference offers tips on Securing the Future
06 February 2017
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland - Guernsey Branch is holding its annual conference at the St Pierre Park Hotel Spa & Golf Resort on 26 April 2017. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Securing the Future’ and considers the important role that governance, risk and compliance (GRC) professionals have to play in steadying the ship during times of great risk and uncertainty. Read more
- The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland conference offers tips on Securing the Future
06 February 2017
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland - Jersey Branch is holding its annual conference at The Royal Yacht Hotel in Weighbridge, St Helier on 27 April 2017. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Securing the Future’ and considers the important role that governance, risk and compliance (GRC) professionals have to play in steadying the ship during times of great risk and uncertainty. Read more
