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UK PLC bullish about the economy, and focussed on climate change and employees, survey finds
08 November 2021
A survey of FTSE 350 companies out today finds that British boards are optimistic about the economy and much more focussed on climate change than was previously the case. They are also aligned on the importance of employees and corporate culture, according to the report published by The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland in association with the Financial Times. Read more
Guernsey’s governance stars shine at CGIUKI Bailiwick of Guernsey Awards 2021
01 November 2021
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) – Bailiwick of Guernsey Branch has today announced the winners of the 2021 Guernsey Awards, which recognise those individuals, teams and service providers who excel in the art of good governance practice. The academic accomplishments of the Institute’s students were similarly feted at the Student Excellence Awards, which also formed part of the branch’s annual Awards Dinner which took place on 29 October 2021 at the Duke of Richmond Hotel. Read more
New guidance about changing academy trust articles of association published by CGIUKI and Trust Governance Professionals
15 October 2021
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) and Trust Governance Professionals (TGP) have today published a ‘How to’ guide for academy trusts looking to change their articles of association. Read more
New Model Terms of Reference for a charity’s Remuneration Committee published by The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland
07 October 2021
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland has today published new guidance for the remuneration committees of charities registered in England and Wales. The guidance will be useful to any charities seeking to strengthen their governance arrangements in line with key aspects of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice and the Charity Governance Code. Read more
Savvy employees are taking the long-term view of employee share plans investments, ProShare’s latest SAYE & SIP report reveals
30 September 2021
ProShare, the body representing employee share ownership in the UK, has today released its 2020 report into Save As You Earn (SAYE) and Share Incentive Plans (SIP). The findings show record engagement and that employees investing in these plans are on course for possible bumper gains in the longer term when share prices deflated by the pandemic recover. Read more
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland welcomes Conn Cleary as Regional Development Manager for Ireland
23 September 2021
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland has appointed Conn Cleary to the role of Regional Development Manager, Ireland. He succeeds John Burns who recently retired after several years in the position. Read more
Guernsey Community Foundation Chief Executive to speak at Annual Awards Dinner for Guernsey’s governance stars
23 September 2021
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland – Bailiwick of Guernsey Branch has today confirmed that Jim Roberts, Chief Executive of the Guernsey Community Foundation will speak at the Institute’s 2021 Annual Awards Dinner. Read more
Virtuous circle of good charity governance: the role of the governance professional
16 September 2021
The Chartered Governance UK & Ireland has today published a white paper outlining how governance professionals can help charity boards to develop and embed a virtuous circle of good charity governance to further the charitable aims of the organisation and deliver positive change. Read more
Guernsey Financial Services Commission Director General William Mason to open Governance Guernsey 2021
14 September 2021
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland – Bailiwick of Guernsey branch has today confirmed that William Mason, Director General of the GFSC, will open the Institute’s annual conference with a speech about international regulatory governance. Mr Mason will discuss how international regulations are evolving and the potential impact of this on Guernsey. Read more
Governance expertise in health sector deserves greater recognition’, says CGIUKI chief executive
13 August 2021
The chief executive of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) has today called for greater appreciation of those working in health sector governance believing that their contribution to the NHS does not always get the acknowledgment that it deserves. Read more
