Gender diversity in AIM company boards
18 April 2024
While gender diversity targets are being successfully achieved in the FTSE350, it’s a different story for AIM-listed companies. Read more
How to manage disagreement in the boardroom
11 April 2024
Well-managed disagreement in the boardroom can contribute to more robust decision-making. Read more
The Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators Tutt Rivers Lecture 2024
04 April 2024
WCCSA Tutt Rivers Lecture 2024. Read more
Cognitive diversity in the boardroom
03 April 2024
Krishna Grenville-Goble, Director of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity at KPMG’s Board Leadership Centre, highlights the importance of styles of thinking when considering cognitive diversity in the boardroom. Read more
Understanding the changing ESG regulatory landscape
26 March 2024
As societal expectations evolve and environmental and social challenges come to the forefront, regulators worldwide are increasingly focusing on ESG issues. Read more
Case Study - Kyle Burke ACG
15 March 2024
Meet Kyle Burke as he tells us what its like to work as a Legal Analyst at Tata Consultancy Services. Read more
ESG factors that matter: A guide for governance professionals
12 March 2024
In this guide, we delve into the ESG factors that truly matter and explore their implications for governance professionals. Read more
Voices in Governance - Women supporting Women: International Women’s Day 2024
07 March 2024
The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is ‘inspiring inclusion’. This blog is focused on how women can support and inspire women through mentoring, and we have asked some of our members to share their experiences. Read more
Chancellors Spring Budget Announcement 2024
06 March 2024
The key headline of today’s budget had been clearly trailed beforehand. As expected, the rate of national insurance was cut from 10 to 8%. This 2p cut in national insurance was the main event as the Chancellor sought to shift the dial on the narrative of being the government of high taxes. Read more
Elevate your governance skills: three new courses for governance professionals
19 February 2024
To equip yourself with the skills needed to navigate complex boardrooms and committees, consider enrolling in these three new essential courses tailored for governance professionals by The Chartered Governance Institute of the UK and Ireland. Read more
Case Study - Rebecca Waite
16 February 2024
Meet Rebecca Waite as she tells us what its like to work as a Senior Assistant Company Secretary at Deliveroo plc. Read more
Should my company have a sustainability or ESG committee at board level?
15 February 2024
There is a growing trend towards increasing numbers of sustainability and ESG committees at board level. If your company is considering establishing one, there are a few factors to consider. Read more
Could a company secretary be Lord Alan Sugar’s new business partner?
12 February 2024
In this blog we sit down with Onyeka Nweze, CGIUKI member and contestant on the latest series of BBC's The Apprentice to talk about the show and being a company secretary. Read more
The essential role of subsidiary boards: Driving good governance
08 February 2024
In this blog, we explore the importance of subsidiary boards and their contribution to governance excellence within multinational companies. Read more
What are the biggest risks in subsidiary governance?
01 February 2024
In this blog, we will delve into the biggest risks associated with subsidiary governance and explore strategies for mitigating them. Read more
Board performance reviews: Charity, sport, educational and other not-for-profit organisations
23 January 2024
What guidance around board performance reviews is available for charity, sport, educational and other not-for-profit organisations?. Read more
How to build your network as a governance professional
16 January 2024
In this blog, we will explore practical strategies to help you build and nurture your network effectively in the dynamic world of governance, as well as highlighting some of the best networking opportunities for 2024. Read more
Fair Game’s Code of Governance for Football Clubs – CGIUKI’s consultation response
08 January 2024
During the recent consultation on the Fair Game Governance Code, we submitted our response that emphasised several key points. Read more
Governance at the movies: Holiday Special
21 December 2023
The holiday season is upon us once more, and as a celebration we are once again examining various movies to determine what lessons can be learned from them. Read more
Why bad governance is the key to COP28’s failings – and how we can do better next time
20 December 2023
The story of how ineffective governance has hampered COP’s ambition – and what needs to be changed next time. Read more
CGIUKI responds to the FCA and PRA consultation ‘Diversity and inclusion in the financial sector’
19 December 2023
Assuming the FCA and PRA’s proposals move forward given the government’s decision to pause new regulations for a non-financial reporting review, the Institute has responded to the consultation. Read more
ProShare Awards 2023 – celebrating a successful year for the employee share plan industry
15 December 2023
The 2023 ProShare Awards provided members of the share plan industry the opportunity to get together to celebrate one another’s success and share good practice. Read more
What are some essential skills for new governance professionals for 2024?
12 December 2023
From risk management, AI and soft skills, what skills could be considered essential for governance professionals going into 2024?. Read more
Look back at what 2023 delivered
07 December 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, it is a fitting time to reflect on what The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland has achieved for our members this year. Read more
Chancellor's 2023 Autumn Statement announcement
23 November 2023
What was in the Chancellor's 2023 Autumn Statement?. Read more
The CGIUKI 2023 Awards: A night for celebration
22 November 2023
The CGIUKI Awards Ceremony on 20 November was a fabulous evening where members came together to mark each other’s achievements. Read more
What is subsidiary governance? An introduction to subsidiary governance frameworks
20 November 2023
The Institute shares some of its top tips for building a subsidiary governance framework. Read more
The CGIUKI Awards 2023: Meet the judges
13 November 2023
The CGIUKI 2023 Awards are fast approaching, with the event taking place on the 20 November at InterContinental London Park Lane. We sat down with some of our judges to get their perspectives on governance and the awards themselves. Read more
The Financial Conduct Authority introduces a new proposed framework for diversity and inclusion
09 November 2023
The FCA introduces a proposed framework that sets out minimum standards for diversity and inclusion (D&I) and helps firms better understand what the FCA expects regarding D&I. Read more
Trustees Week 2023 – Success through governance
06 November 2023
This week, the 6 to 10 November, is Trustees’ Week, where organisations up and down the UK celebrate the achievements and contributions of trustees within all kinds of not-for-profits. Read more
Governance professionals must embrace AI to advise boards and stay relevant
02 November 2023
The AI summit taking place in Bletchley Park will tackle questions on how to mitigate the risks posed by AI development and the balance needed to encourage innovation while regulating to avoid potential harms. Read more
Are boards doing enough to prevent the risks from AI?
01 November 2023
UK corporate boards must act swiftly to equip themselves for the challenges that lie ahead. Effective governance for AI is paramount. The main goal should be to foster AI adoption characterized by consistency, transparency, accountability, and openness. Read more
Governance at the movies: Halloween horror
30 October 2023
This Halloween we examine two of the greatest horror movies of all time, to see how good practice governance could have helped to mitigate some of the worst fictional corporate disasters, as a bit of fun! While the examples are all fictional, there are certainly real-world lessons to be applied to these cases. Read more
Board evaluations: should the reviewers be internal or external?
30 October 2023
One of the biggest decisions to make when embarking on a board performance review is who should be carry out the review? Should it be an internal team or an external provider? These were commonly asked questions in our webinar about board performance reviews on the 26 October. Read more
How to build your governance career
24 October 2023
On 12 October, we had the pleasure of co-hosting with EY the Building Your Governance Career event. Aimed at recent graduates, new associates and those embarking on their careers in governance, this event offered insights into the essential steps for achieving success. This blog considers the key takeaways from each session. Read more
The Transition Plan Taskforce disclosure framework has launched: What should you know?
19 October 2023
What should you know about the Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) disclosure framework? The framework provides a robust set of recommendations so that companies can ensure their transition plan disclosures are: “high quality, consistent and comparable”, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Read more
What makes a good board performance review?
12 October 2023
Board performance reviews, also known as board evaluations, have become a key tool for measuring the effectiveness of the board of an organisation. In this blog, we will lay out good practice tips for those looking to undergo a review. Read more
World Mental Health Day 2023: Asking the community
10 October 2023
In recognition of World Mental Health Day, we will be exploring some practical strategies from our community to help company secretaries and governance professionals to deal with anxiety effectively and thrive in their roles. Read more
A new governance code for Academy trusts
05 October 2023
The Academy Trust Governance Code has now been launched. A brand new, voluntary code for the sector, it aims to support Academy trusts in embedding effective governance practices. Read more
What are boards most worried about in 2023? Breaking down the Bellwether
02 October 2023
What are the key areas of risk upon which boards place the greatest of concern? In our latest Breaking down the Bellwether, we examine which risks are given the most attention in boardrooms. Read more
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures Recommendations: Nature risk as financial risk
26 September 2023
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has published its recommendations, which aim to provide companies and financial institutions with a risk management and disclosure framework for nature-related issues. Read more
New Charity Commission guidance on social media
25 September 2023
The Charity Commission has published its first-ever guidance on charities’ use of social media, which sets out how trustees should manage the risks and benefits of social media. Read more
The Chartered Governance Institute of the UK & Ireland calls for balance in the latest FRC consultation response
21 September 2023
The Chartered Governance Institute of the UK & Ireland has submitted our response to the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) consultation on the review of the UK Corporate Governance Code (the Code). Read more
Board Evaluation or Board Performance Review: What is the difference?
20 September 2023
There are several different terms for the process by which boards are examined for their effectiveness. The two most common terms are board evaluation and board performance review. Read more
What does it mean to be a governance champion?
07 September 2023
Dr Natalia Blagburn, winner of the 2022 Governance Champion of the Year Award, shares her thoughts on what it means to be a governance champion and why you should consider nominating someone for 2023. Read more
How optimistic are boardrooms about the economy? Breaking down the Boardroom Bellwether 2023
05 September 2023
How optimistic are UK boardrooms about the UK and overall global economy? In this blog we breakdown our latest findings from the Boardroom Bellwether 2023 survey. Read more
The CGIUKI 2023 Awards nominations are now open!
31 August 2023
The Chartered Governance Institute of the United Kingdom and Ireland is delighted to announce that the nominations for the 2023 CGIUKI Awards are now open. Read more
What are the latest proposed updates to the UK Corporate Code?
10 August 2023
In May 2023, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) initiated a consultation on proposed revisions to the UK Corporate Governance Code (the Code). This came a year after the government recommended measures to rebuild confidence in governance, reporting, and auditing. Read more
Charity governance round-up: The latest from the Commission
07 August 2023
A round-up of the key developments from the Charity Commission in our Lessons from Governance 2023 blog series. Read more
Lessons from the Conference: Whistleblowing: Moving from compliance to a cultural approach
28 July 2023
Kate Sayer, Director of Integrity and Ethics at Oxfam, has spearheaded a new approach to whistleblowing, complaint procedures and integrity at the charity. Oxfam was still dealing with the aftermath of the 2018 Haiti scandal when she joined in 2020. She gave a keynote speech about her experience at our Annual Conference, Governance 2023. Read more
Companies House: What you need to know about the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill
24 July 2023
For our latest blog in the Lessons from Governance 2023 series, we examine the most important changes in the government’s new Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (ECCT Bill) and the increased powers of Companies House. Read more
Sports Governance Academy unveils new Board Development Fund
17 July 2023
The Sports Governance Academy (SGA) has launched a new Board Development Fund focused on providing free development training to boost UK sporting organisations’ governance capabilities. Applications are now open, with the window closing on 4 August. Read more
CGIUKI Annual Conference 2023 – Day Two
13 July 2023
The second day of our annual conference looked to the future: how organisations are going to change in response to burgeoning technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI); the impact of shifting work attitudes; and further strengthening the obligations organisations have to people and the planet. Read more
CGIUKI Annual Conference 2023 – Day One
12 July 2023
We are delighted to have hosted Governance 2023, The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) Annual Conference, on 5–6 July at the Novotel London West, Hammersmith. The conference focused on key governance issues such as diversity in the boardroom, board performance reviews and artificial intelligence (AI). In this blog, we break down some of the most important points to come out of the first day of the conference. Read more
The necessity of wellbeing as a part of health and safety governance
07 July 2023
Much has been written about the importance of health and safety within the workplace, however, the definition of health and safety has evolved in recent years. Read more
In the lions’ den: boardroom conflict management
07 July 2023
How can you hone the skills to manage conflict in the boardroom?. Read more
Nine steps to engage your board of directors
30 June 2023
In this article, we will explore how to boost director engagement and keep everyone on track. Read more
HM Treasury Non-Discretionary Tax Advantaged Share Schemes Call for Evidence
27 June 2023
With the cost-of-living crisis continuing to hold back the economic growth of the UK, the Treasury – under the leadership of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt – is looking to revamp employee share plans. Read more
A new Governance Code for the Academy sector
16 June 2023
The Academy Trust Governance Code was launched for consultation on Saturday 10th June. Read more
Responding to member needs
09 June 2023
The launch of the online magazine platform is an exciting development for CGIUKI. Read more
SIP and SAYE - Call for Evidence
09 May 2023
We are really pleased that the government listened to the case ProShare has been making consistently over the last few years and that the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, included a full Call for Evidence on SIP and SAYE in his first Spring Budget. Read more
Unmasking the Hidden Challenge for Compliance Leaders
04 May 2023
Empowering Compliance Professionals in the Age of Data Protection. Read more
Tackling greenwashing from a governance perspective
27 April 2023
Today, CGIUKI has produced its latest thought leadership paper, titled ‘Tackling greenwashing from a governance perspective’. Read more
Going the extra mile for employee ownership
26 April 2023
Campari Group won the 2022 ProShare Award for Best Overall Performance in Fostering Employee Share Ownership: 501 – 5,000 employees. In this article, Global Shares tell us about how they partnered with Campari Group as they launched their first all-employee share ownership plan (ESOP) in 2021. Read more
Cybersecurity KPIs for your board of directors
20 April 2023
Boards may not always be confident in understanding the right metrics to use to determine whether their organisation is adequately protected against cybersecurity threats. Here are five of the most significant key performance indicators (KPIs) that they should bear in mind. Read more
Welsh Rugby Union: Board reforms underway to tackle sexism
13 April 2023
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has voted in favour of major board reform, following allegations of sexism and misogyny within the organisation. At an extraordinary general meeting (EGM), 97.2% of the member clubs which voted were in favour of the governance changes, which required 75% support to be passed. Interim chief executive Nick Walker commented that this is a step in the right direction towards changing the governing body’s culture, and that it was now time to implement the changes. Read more
Crafting a good CV
29 March 2023
John Roundhill, Fellow of the Institute, is regularly asked for his opinion on candidate CVs and is happy to share his views. Here are a few points which are regularly discussed. Read more
Entity Portfolio Management: It’s time to embrace data
28 March 2023
The management of a multinational’s entities has never been more important. Governance and legal professionals work in a challenging business environment where regulations and reporting requirements change in a heartbeat and vary greatly across jurisdictions, with local nuances and tight deadlines. Read more
Understanding the governance workplace of today
27 March 2023
Please help us with some important research into new ways of working. We at CGIUKI are keen to understand how workplace changes post lockdown have affected governance practitioners. Read more
Chancellor’s Spring Budget announcement
16 March 2023
The Chancellors first budget contained much which had already been trailed over the previous days. Although there was some better news on the economy when compared to the Autumn statement, it’s clear that we are still in difficult times. Read more
Women and Money: Different approaches to investing
14 March 2023
As part of Fidelity's Women & Money program, they are keen to understand and help mitigate the financial challenges faced by women around the world – most recently they have undertaken a global survey that demonstrates the key challenges and aspirations of women when it comes to their finances. Read more
Register of Overseas Entities; practices, pain points and how to address them
08 March 2023
In this online article Paul Berwin, CEO of Berwins Solicitors, discusses The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 and its impact on corporate governance. Read more
ESG and materiality: an introduction
01 March 2023
‘Materiality’ is an accounting concept that has been widely adapted to support the ESG agenda. It is a concept that will be more familiar to those in the corporate sector or with accounting backgrounds, but it plays a central role in ESG monitoring and reporting. Read more
Promoting and embedding ESG initiatives for the organisation, people and planet
22 February 2023
With a broad coalition of interests coalescing around the ESG banner, there are many reasons to support boards in developing their ESG understanding and decisions to improve relevant ESG-related activities. Read more
Red Sea Global becomes the first Saudi company to achieve ISO standard for good governance
16 February 2023
The company has been recognised as the first in Saudi Arabia to align with the ISO 37000:2021 – provision of Governance practices within Red Sea Global and its subsidiaries, a global benchmark focused specifically on good governance principles. Dr Maryam Ficociello, Group Chief Governance Officer of Red Sea Global, reflects on this achievement and the approaches they’ve taken as an organisation to get there. Read more
ESG and the governance professional
08 February 2023
From a management perspective, looking at an organisation’s activities through the ESG lens can give a profound insight and impact on the way an organisation operates. Read more
Case Study - Sam Ngeow
07 February 2023
In our series celebrating student award winners, we speak to Sam Ngeow. Sam won the AWCS student award for obtaining a distinction, and the highest result amongst peers in the June 2022 exam session for the Company Compliance and Administration module. Meet Sam, who tells us the prize was a career highlight. Read more
'Victims-as-a-Service' will rise, and cyber insurance will become a boardroom issue
26 January 2023
Andy Harris looks at what the cybersecurity landscape could look like in 2023. Read more
Ultimate Beneficial Ownership – The world’s most severe compliance penalties
18 January 2023
With an ever-growing expectation for companies to know the individuals and partners with which they do business, regulatory penalties have never looked tougher. Read more
Navigating ESG as a NED
12 January 2023
The Next Generation NED Network held a lively and wide-ranging discussion on ESG – and particularly, the role of NEDs in steering their businesses through this seemingly ever-changing landscape. Hosted at Barclays, the panellists brought the conversation to life with a variety of viewpoints and areas of expertise spanning finance, communications and academia. Read more
A look ahead: What will drive the agenda for the 2023 AGM and reporting season?
10 January 2023
How has the AGM and financial report landscape fared in 2022? What lessons can be carried forward into 2023? What topics are going to be the key drivers of conversations at next year’s AGMs? Are companies doing enough with regards to ESG and executive pay reporting?. Read more
Case Study - Hilda Asiaw
03 January 2023
Meet Hilda Asiaw as she tells us what its like to work as a Senior Company Secretary at Zurich Insurance. Read more
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland agrees five-year investment in the Sports Governance Academy
01 December 2022
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland has joined forces with Sport England, UK Sport, sportscotland, Sport Wales and Sport Northern Ireland to provide a unified offer of governance support to the sport and physical activity sector. Read more
Summary of COP27 climate talks
24 November 2022
Climate change is negatively impacting and threatening human rights, physical and mental health, cultural and educational rights and it could impact our future. With that in mind, the United Nations highlighted the urgent need to respect human rights in climate-related actions. Read more
King's reception recognising the contribution of small businesses to the UK economy
18 November 2022
On Wednesday evening a reception was held at Buckingham Palace hosted by King Charles to recognise the contribution of small and medium sized businesses to the UK economy. Read more
COP27 – Highlights from the second week
17 November 2022
As COP27 enters its second week, the conference continues with more discussion on decarbonisation, further negotiation on loss and damage funding, the decrease of methane emissions and on the voices of women. The following summary will cover some of the second week's highlights. Read more
Chancellor's Autumn Budget announcement
17 November 2022
Plenty of announcements in today’s Autumn budget. The Chancellor took an hour to outline all his proposals to the House of Commons in which he said the government would prioritise ‘Stability, growth and public services’. Read more
ISSB anniversary - the second year won't be dull!
16 November 2022
ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board) recently celebrated their one-year anniversary on Thursday 3 November. Lindsey Stewart, director of investment stewardship research at Morningstar, shares a few thoughts. Read more
Are boards really doing enough to assess and monitor their organisation’s culture?
14 November 2022
Despite widespread recognition that a strong, healthy and positive culture can lead to organisational resilience and superior performance, many Boards struggle with meeting their important responsibility of assessing and monitoring culture. In this article, we explore how boards can be effective in continuously reviewing culture in an integrated approach alongside its other responsibilities. Read more
COP27 – Highlights from the first week
11 November 2022
COP27 builds on the outcomes of COP26 to deliver actions on issues tackling climate emergencies. The growing energy crisis, increased levels of greenhouse gas concentration and extreme weather events globally set challenging times for this year’s conference. Hopes are high this year and it remains a question whether COP27 can help to improve the Climate Agenda significantly. Read more
Stewardship of funds and assets – the key principles
10 November 2022
All charitable funds and assets are held by a charity in order to pursue its charitable purposes for the public benefit. This fundamentally affects the stewardship of such funds and assets. Certain funds and assets of a charity may also be subject to additional legal restrictions that further affect how they can be spent or used and may also affect how they can be disposed of. Read more
Trustees – duties and responsibilities
08 November 2022
Charity trustees hold a position of utmost trust and are subject to a range of legal duties and responsibilities. They must discharge these duties and responsibilities diligently and honestly. Read more
The boardroom of the future: stakeholder capitalism and engagement
07 November 2022
With increasing importance placed on boards embedding ESG considerations in their decision-making and operations, stakeholder capitalism has become something of a buzzword du jour. It is intrinsically linked to sustainability as it is grounded in the view that giving consideration to wider interests, perspectives and impacts leads to long-term value creation. Read more
Transferable skills can take you anywhere
04 November 2022
Helen Baker, speaker at the recent CGIUKI event 'Building your governance career – Steps to take for success', discusses her alternative pathway into governance and why transferable skills are so important for the governance professional. Read more
The 2022 Mindful Exclusion Report: Further insights on effective governance in uncertain times
03 November 2022
In a new report out yesterday from The Chartered Governance UK & Ireland and the Centre for Synchronous Leadership (CSL), we explore how decision-making has changed in the past year, get more concrete in exploring the dividend of engaging in mindful practices and highlight specific trends and areas of concern that warrant attention for the year ahead. Read more
Reflections on COP26 – The Glasgow Climate Pact
01 November 2022
The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, more commonly referred to as Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, or COP27, will be the 27th United Nations Climate Change conference, to be held from 6 to 18 November 2022 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Ahead of COP27, Boglarka Radi takes a look back at last year's proceedings. Read more
Could this be your year?
31 October 2022
Nominations and submissions for the ProShare Awards are still open – don’t miss your chance to highlight an outstanding employee share plan project. Read more
Diversity on a board is a nice to have not a need to have – true or false?
27 October 2022
In this blog Kerry Round, Founding Director of Round Governance Services, discusses the importance of diversity and whether it's necessary on a board. Read more
Engaging boards with ESG-related risk
20 October 2022
Wherever the pressure for embracing ESG comes from, it is the board that should lead on defining the organisation’s values and aims in tackling ESG issues as part of its legal, ethical and cultural responsibilities. However, with so many other issues competing for the board’s time, it can be difficult to explicitly address ESG in board papers and discussions. Read more
Businesses, human rights and modern slavery: 2022 legislative review
18 October 2022
Businesses are gearing up to publish their annual modern slavery statements. However, additional legislation to address modern slavery is still to be proposed globally. The following blog will provide insight into some of the newest legislations across the globe to assist governance professionals in remaining up to date with modern slavery governance. Read more
