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CGI sounds a note of caution on the Football Governance Bill

CGI sounds a note of caution on the Football Governance Bill

09 November 2023

CGI welcomes the plan for a new independent regulator in English football which was announced in the King's Speech but we are concerned that expectations of reform are unrealistically high, and that the Football Governance Bill announced in the King’s Speech on 7th November is promising more than it can possibly deliver. Read more

CGIUKI warns that UK corporate boards need to step up their governance approach to be ready for artificial intelligence

CGIUKI warns that UK corporate boards need to step up their governance approach to be ready for artificial intelligence

27 October 2023

The Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday of a new AI Safety Institute to explore the risks of AI developments is a very welcome step forward, as is the announced funding for a super computer and quantum computers which will be available to businesses. However, UK corporate boards must get a move on to prepare for the challenges ahead. Read more

The Chartered Governance Institute responds to the government withdrawal of draft new reporting regulations

The Chartered Governance Institute responds to the government withdrawal of draft new reporting regulations

16 October 2023

The Chartered Governance Institute, UK & Ireland, has responded to the government’s announcement today that it has withdrawn the draft Companies (Strategic Report and Directors’ Report) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid in Parliament on 19 July and were due to be debated in Parliament this month. Read more

The Chartered Governance Institute responds to press comment on the role of the general counsel

The Chartered Governance Institute responds to press comment on the role of the general counsel

03 October 2023

An article in the Financial Times on 10 September reported that a group of lawyers and academics had criticised the Financial Reporting Council’s review of the UK Corporate Governance Code for an “extraordinary omission” by not formalising the role of the general counsel in the Code. Read more

The Chartered Governance Institute calls on the FRC not to buckle under calls to weaken corporate governance provisions

The Chartered Governance Institute calls on the FRC not to buckle under calls to weaken corporate governance provisions

20 September 2023

The Chartered Governance Institute, UK & Ireland, has responded to the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) consultation on the review of the UK Corporate Governance Code (the Code) to urge it to protect the huge benefits of the strong governance environment in the UK, balancing the desire to improve the Code against the proportionality of any additional reporting. Read more

The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland launches a new series of accreditation and training programmes to raise the standard of board performance reviews

The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland launches a new series of accreditation and training programmes to raise the standard of board performance reviews

19 September 2023

London, 19 September 2023 –The Chartered Governance Institute of the UK and Ireland (CGIUKI) has launched its series of accreditation and training programmes to lift the standard for board performance reviews. Read more

UK’s biggest companies more confident on economy, as they all offer employee support during cost-of-living crisis - The Boardroom Bellwether

UK’s biggest companies more confident on economy, as they all offer employee support during cost-of-living crisis - The Boardroom Bellwether

29 August 2023

London, 29 August 2023 – A survey of FTSE 350 companies published today finds that the UK’s largest companies are tentatively more optimistic about the global and UK economy – and that every single one of them has taken action to support employees through the cost-of-living crisis. Read more

Chartered Governance Institute welcomes updated Charity Commission guidance on investments

Chartered Governance Institute welcomes updated Charity Commission guidance on investments

08 August 2023

London, 8 August 2023 –The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) welcomes the Charity Commission’s updated guidance on making charity investments, Investing charity money: guidance for trustees, also known as CC14. Read more

Chartered Governance Institute publishes Code of Practice for board reviewers

Chartered Governance Institute publishes Code of Practice for board reviewers

21 July 2023

London, 21 July 2023 –The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) has launched a Code of Practice, which will be underpinned by an accreditation framework, to support effective board performance reviews. Read more

Chartered Governance Institute responds to announcement of UK Corporate Governance code consultation document

Chartered Governance Institute responds to announcement of UK Corporate Governance code consultation document

24 May 2023

London, 24 May 2023 – The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) welcomes the Financial Reporting Council (FRC)’s consultation on proposed amendments to the UK Corporate Governance Code. Read more

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