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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
Lord Mayor of Belfast discusses governance and diversity with ICSA
03 February 2017
The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Alderman Brian Kingston, met Frank Curtiss, the President of ICSA: The Governance Institute and Darren Leonard, ICSA’s Northern Ireland Branch Vice - Chairperson earlier today to discuss how governance is a key issue for both UK corporates and organisations in the public sector. Read more
Corporate governance practitioners unsure if current system is working
01 February 2017
A poll out today from ICSA: The Governance Institute and recruitment specialist The Core Partnership finds that a significant proportion of corporate governance practitioners are unsure whether the UK’s system of corporate governance is fit for purpose. When asked if the current system is working 45% are on the fence with a ‘maybe’ response, 16% feel that the system is not working and 39% feel that it is. Read more
ICSA letter to The Rt Hon Theresa May MP, 24 January 2017
26 January 2017
On 24 January, ICSA: The Governance Institute together with signatories from the International Corporate Governance Network, the Institute of Directors and the Trades Union Congress sent a letter to The Rt Hon Theresa May MP recognising the importance of Section 172 of the Companies Act. Read more
Investors and companies unite to help boards take account of employee and other stakeholder views
13 January 2017
London, 13 January 2017 – Governance leaders in UK business and investment are launching a joint project to ensure UK PLC boards understand the views of their employees and other stakeholders which should then be factored into their decision making. Read more
FTSE boards gloomy about UK economy but no plans to relocate post Brexit vote
12 December 2016
A survey of FTSE 350 companies out today finds boards deeply pessimistic about the economy, with 72% of respondents expecting economic conditions to deteriorate, but firmly committed to remaining in the UK despite the vote to leave the European Union. Read more
Governance professionals and corporate disclosure celebrated at ICSA Awards
30 November 2016
London, 30 November 2016 – ICSA: The Governance Institute has recognised the talent, hard work and dedication of professionals working in governance at its annual awards ceremony, which took place at the Park Lane Hilton in London last night. Significant achievements in transparent corporate reporting were also recognised, with FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies competing for recognition. Read more
Poll reveals mixed feelings about greater alignment of public and private companies
03 November 2016
London, 3 November 2016 – A poll out today from ICSA: The Governance Institute and recruitment specialist The Core Partnership, which picks up on one of the questions posed by the BEIS Committee’s inquiry into corporate governance, finds that a very slim majority (39%) of those polled feel that there is no need for greater alignment between the rules governing public and private companies. Some 32% were in favour of greater alignment and 28% were not sure. Of those in favour of greater alignment, the main reason came down to size. Read more
ICSA statement regarding the Rt Hon Andrew Tyrie’s letter of 6 October 2016 on the subject of ICSA’s minute taking guidance note
07 October 2016
ICSA statement regarding the Rt Hon Andrew Tyrie’s letter of 6 October 2016 on the subject of ICSA’s minute taking guidance note. Read more
New guidance to improve governance in academy schools launched
04 October 2016
ICSA: The Governance Institute has issued new guidance for academy schools that outlines the key role trustees and directors must play in building good governance in multi-academy trusts (MATs). The professional body for governance also stresses the importance of ensuring board effectiveness. Read more
Pensions Regulator needs stronger powers to safeguard pensions, poll finds
28 September 2016
London, 28 September 2016 – A poll out today by ICSA: The Governance Institute and recruitment specialist The Core Partnership finds that almost two thirds of company secretaries surveyed feel that The Pensions Regulator (TPR) should be given stronger powers to block takeovers in order to safeguard pensions. A majority of 64% are in favour of this, with only 15% opposed and 21% undecided. Read more
ICSA guidance on minute taking stresses need for accuracy but warns against ‘one-size fits all’ approach
19 September 2016
ICSA: The Governance Institute has today issued new guidance about minute taking which recognises that minutes are as individual as the board to which they relate. The professional body for governance advises, however, that decisions as to format, style and content should be taken from a position of knowledge of the law and of regulatory and market practice as providing an accurate, impartial and balanced record of meetings is a deceptively difficult task. Read more
Governance body welcomes BIS Committee Corporate Governance inquiry
16 September 2016
ICSA: The Governance Institute has today welcomed the decision of the Business, Innovation, and Skills (BIS) Committee to launch an inquiry on corporate governance, believing that an informed and robust examination of a number of important issues is long overdue. Read more
Governance body offers support to the academy sector
16 September 2016
ICSA: The Governance Institute is to hold its inaugural governance conference for the academy sector in London on Tuesday 4 October, offering support to those schools looking for assistance when creating new governance structures, roles and lines of accountability after conversion. Read more
Highest standards in governance to be fêted at inaugural ICSA Guernsey Awards
13 September 2016
ICSA: The Governance Institute is to reward teams and individuals for exemplary achievement in the field of governance at an awards dinner at The Old Government House Hotel on 11 November 2016. Read more
ICSA calls for fresh approach to tackle remuneration
01 September 2016
ICSA: The Governance Institute questions whether increasing shareholder voting rights will curb executive remuneration excesses and has written to the Prime Minister Theresa May to advise caution in adopting such an approach. Read more
ICSA proposes changes to the governance of private companies
31 August 2016
ICSA: The Governance Institute has written to the Prime Minister Theresa May with suggestions as to how she can reform governance at private companies following the collapse of BHS. Read more
UK boards falling down in terms of ethnic diversity
25 August 2016
A poll out today from ICSA: The Governance Institute and recruitment specialist The Core Partnership finds that just 19% of UK boards are considered to be ethnically diverse with some 74% of the company secretaries polled considering their boards not to be ethnically diverse. Read more
FRC culture report shows importance of good governance
20 July 2016
ICSA: The Governance Institute welcomes the FRC’s Corporate Culture and the Role of Boards report, which ably demonstrates the importance that culture and good governance play in delivering long-term business and economic success. Read more
Companies express doubt about the effectiveness of Market Abuse Regulation
18 July 2016
A poll out today from ICSA: The Governance Institute and recruitment specialist The Core Partnership finds that 72% of companies feel that the new Market Abuse Regulation commonly known as MAR will increase their regulatory burden, but just 23% think that it will have the desired effect. Read more
ICSA: The Governance Institute calls for fresh boardroom thinking
12 July 2016
The UK's new Prime Minister should usher in some fresh thinking on governance issues such as remuneration and board composition, says ICSA: The Governance Institute. Read more
Executive remuneration needs a rethink, ICSA poll finds
10 June 2016
London, 10 June 2016 – A poll out today by ICSA: The Governance Institute and company secretarial recruitment specialist The Core Partnership finds that 60% of people surveyed feel that remuneration structures for top executives need to be rethought. Only a third feel that the current Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) model is fit for purpose. Read more
Conference puts onus on companies to act with honesty and integrity
02 June 2016
ICSA: The Governance Institute’s annual conference in Scotland will address the political and regulatory challenges governance professionals working in Scotland will have to deal with over the next 12 months as they respond to a number of new regulations aimed at rooting out unethical business practices. Read more
FTSE boards depressed about the economy but unmoved by Brexit
23 May 2016
FT-ICSA Boardroom Bellwether Summer 2016 finds boards in pessimistic mood about the economy, indifferent to Brexit and frustrated about the tide of new regulation and legislation. Read more
UK business schools failing to prioritise corporate governance
16 May 2016
The UK’s leading business schools do not give enough emphasis to the principles of corporate governance that could stand students in good stead as future business leaders, according to a study carried about by ICSA: The Governance Institute. Read more
Nearly two thirds of companies fear reputational damage more than fines
06 May 2016
Companies consider reputational damage resulting from association with something like the Panama Papers to be more of a deterrent than a fine according to the results of a poll by ICSA: The Governance Institute and company secretarial recruitment specialist The Core Partnership. Of those surveyed, 61% said ‘yes’ reputation would be more of a deterrent, 34% said ‘maybe’ and only 5% said ‘no’. Read more
Nomination committees are delving more deeply to find executive talent, new report finds
06 May 2016
New research out today from EY and ICSA: The Governance Institute finds that nomination committees are no longer thinking only about upcoming board changes, but are now looking more deeply into the organisation, casting the net wider and thinking further ahead to identify and nurture top talent. Read more
Guernsey Bailiff to open governance conference
01 April 2016
Sir Richard Collas, Bailiff of the Bailiwick of Guernsey has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at this year’s ICSA Guernsey Conference, which takes place on 27 April at St Pierre Park Hotel Spa & Golf Resort, Rohais, St Peter Port. Read more
Lieutenant Governor of Jersey to consider value of good governance
31 March 2016
His Excellency General Sir John McColl, Lieutenant Governor of Jersey has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at this year’s CGIUKI Jersey Conference, which addresses the issue of whether governance and compliance have been undervalued in Jersey in recent years. His Excellency will consider the work of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) professionals, and why good governance and compliance are essential to the Island’s future. Read more
Fewer than half of UK boards have considered the effect of Brexit
29 March 2016
A poll out today by ICSA: The Governance Institute and The Core Partnership reveals that only 41% of UK boards have considered the result of the referendum on the UK exit of the European Union and the effects that this might have on their organisation. A surprising 47% have not considered it at all. Read more
High levels of corporate stress, flawed remuneration policies, excessive reliance on takeovers, and lax financial discipline may indicate poor corporate culture - new report concludes
07 March 2016
High levels of corporate stress, flawed remuneration policies, complex legal structures, a tendency for takeovers to proliferate, and lax financial discipline are all potential signs of a poor corporate culture, according to a report issued today by the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN), ICSA: The Governance Institute, and the Institute of Business Ethics. Read more
The future face of governance
26 February 2016
Irish twin sisters, Ruth and Rebecca Keating, took first and second prize respectively in a brand new competition designed to encourage fresh approaches to governance. Read more
ICSA strengthens Policy team with senior governance expert
08 January 2016
ICSA, the professional body for governance, has appointed ex-FRC Director of Corporate Governance Chris Hodge as a consultant within its Policy team. He will take up his role on Monday 11 January 2016. Read more
FTSE boards are gloomy about the economy and Brexit but ignoring risks closer to home
14 December 2015
the latest biannual FT-ICSA Boardroom Bellwether survey of FTSE 350 companies finds business and economic confidence falling away, after a short-lived recovery in the summer. Read more
ICSA launches new qualification to improve governance in the charity sector
24 November 2015
ICSA, the professional body for governance, is launching a new Certificate in Charity Law and Governance in January 2016 to help support people working in the charity sector whose roles are affected by legal regulation and governance issues. It is aimed at those working in charities (registered and unregistered) in England and Wales. Read more
New Director General to drive good governance globally
11 November 2015
The Council of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Tim Sheehy as its inaugural Director General to address the urgent need for good governance in all economies across the globe. Read more
Sport governance to get a boost with launch of new qualification
22 October 2015
ICSA and the Sport and Recreation Alliance are launching a brand new qualification to boost the standards of governance within the sport and recreation sector. Read more
New President at the helm of governance body
07 August 2015
ICSA has appointed Frank Curtiss President of its United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and Associated Territories ‘UKRIAT’ Division, effective 1 August 2015. Read more
Economic confidence is up but Brexit, red tape and getting the right people give boards a headache
13 July 2015
Economic confidence is improving, but uncertainty around the UK’s continued membership of the EU and a reduction of red tape are strong concerns in the latest FT-ICSA Boardroom Bellwether published today. The twice-yearly survey which shows how boards are responding to the challenges of the economy and the wider business and social climate also found that a third of boards do not now expect to meet the target of 25% women on boards by the end of 2015 – the most pessimistic result since December 2012. Read more
ICSA launches consultation on academy governance effectiveness
16 June 2015
ICSA, the professional body for governance, has launched an academy trust governance maturity matrix to support the development of good governance in academy schools. The consultation follows research commissioned by ICSA into academy governance that found that academies are struggling to transform their governance. Read more
Conference targets business values and culture
05 June 2015
Peter Montagnon, Associate Director at the Institute of Business Ethics has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at this year’s ICSA Scotland Conference. He will consider the case for becoming a principles-led organisation. Read more
ICSA and the Law Society of Ireland welcome Companies Act with new training offer
03 June 2015
ICSA is pleased to announce a partnership with the Law Society of Ireland to deliver and jointly award a Certificate in Company Secretarial Law and Practice, a practical insight into company secretarial requirements in Ireland. Read more
Business must tackle multi-million pound cyber security threat
19 May 2015
With 81% of large businesses reporting a cyber breach in 2014 and the worst security breaches costing up to £1.15 million, a seminar in Manchester looks at tackling the threat. Read more
Transparency and boardroom behaviour take centre stage at ICSA conference
15 May 2015
Laurence Skelly, Minister for the Department of Economic Development highlighted the importance of transparency within the Isle of Man’s financial sector at the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators’ annual Isle of Man Conference yesterday. Read more
Charity Commission taking a firmer line ICSA Charity Governance Conference reveals
11 May 2015
Delegates at ICSA’s recent Charity Governance Conference in London heard how the Charity Commission is toughening its stance in its role as Regulator. Speaking at the conference, Cecile Gillard, Charities Legal Manager at Burton Sweet explained that the updated version of its Essential Trustee guidance, which is due to be published in the early summer, uses firmer language than before and she urged charity secretaries to read the small print carefully as the tone and approach reinforces that the Commission is a Regulator with a capital ‘R’. Read more
ICSA Guernsey Conference 2015
14 April 2015
ICSA is holding a half-day conference in Guernsey on 29 April about the issues faced by businesses as they struggle to keep up to date with the ever increasing demands of professional standards, global compliance and company regulation. Read more
Senator Gorst to provide keynote address at governance conference in Jersey
13 April 2015
Senator Ian Gorst, Chief Minister of Jersey is to provide the keynote address at ICSA Jersey’s annual conference on 24 April 2015 which looks at the challenges of doing business in an increasingly globalised economy. Read more
Governance, Risk & Compliance – ICSA Isle of Man conference 2015
02 April 2015
ICSA’s 2015 Isle of Man Corporate Governance Conference will take place at the Best Western Palace Hotel & Casino, Douglas, on 14 May 2015. Read more
ICSA opens Tanzanian branch
01 April 2015
ICSA, the chartered membership and qualifying body for professionals working in governance, risk and compliance, including company secretaries, has opened a branch in Tanzania. Read more
‘Build trust through governance’ ICSA urges Scottish organisations
27 March 2015
Public confidence in organisations has been severely dented since the financial crisis and trust and transparency are the watchwords of today. Where does the responsibility for good governance lie, however, and who can organisations rely on to put the right governance arrangements in place?. Read more
Senator Gorst to address governance conference in Jersey
27 March 2015
Senator Ian Gorst, Chief Minister of Jersey is to provide the keynote address at ICSA Jersey’s annual conference on 24 April 2015 which looks at the challenges of doing business in an increasingly globalised economy. Read more
