One way out of our debt: clean energy and social enterprise
20 May 2022
In this article Fahrin Ribeiro, Company Secretary at Actis, discusses public debt and how renewable energy may be the solution. Read more
Summary of the Queen's speech for Governance professionals
11 May 2022
The Queen's speech on 10 May 2022 was historic in that it was the first time in over 200 years that it was delivered by the heir to the throne rather than the reigning monarch. Read more
If technology can help, why aren’t things getting easier? A look into technology integration and optimisation challenges
10 May 2022
It’s 2022. Digital transformation has taken shape across nearly every aspect of your professional life and has changed the way your company does business. Read more
Workplace wellbeing re-examined: could empathy and kindness be the lasting legacy of the pandemic?
09 May 2022
Although the UK has the highest level of mental ill-health in Europe, the COVID-19 pandemic has driven a reduction in the stigma around mental health and made the UK a more compassionate and empathetic nation. Read more
Six ways to avoid unethical behaviour in the boardroom and remain compliant
05 May 2022
The tone of an organisation emanates from the top, which means that directors should hold both themselves and their board colleagues to high standards. This blog explores ways to avoid unethical behaviour in the boardroom. Read more
Good news for good causes
03 May 2022
Unlike in many other countries, anyone who has ‘lost’ an old bank or building society account in the UK remains entitled to the money, however long it takes them to find it again. Read more
Effective governance: the key to delivering ESG success?
25 April 2022
Boards need to see their way through the myriad of definitions, interpretations and priorities that have come to be ESG. The question is: how?. Read more
Every day is Earth Day for companies committed to ESG and CSR
22 April 2022
The increasingly observable impacts of global warming and climate change are set to intensify over the coming years and even decades if businesses do not take action. Read more
Expect the Unexpected: Effective Risk Governance in an Uncertain World
19 April 2022
21st Century businesses have had to endure a wide range of disruptive events, including global financial crises, pandemics, wars, social and economic turmoil and the effects of climate change, to name but a few. Read more
Why is ESG relevant to organisations with a social purpose?
14 April 2022
Recent research indicates that charity boards are reporting ESG matters but as discrete parts of good governance rather than considering them holistically. Read more
Cyber security governance - a constantly evolving regulatory subject
11 April 2022
Although cybersecurity remains at the top priority of most organisations, regardless of size, it continues to be a challenge to deal with as the majority of cybersecurity breaches happen due to human error. Read more
Six things all companies need to know about ESG reporting
07 April 2022
ESG reporting is a complex space that’s no longer only relevant to the largest companies. Here are six things every company needs to know. Read more
P&O Ferries sackings – illegal, immoral, ill thought out?
05 April 2022
Recent redundancies at P&O Ferries have resulted in public outcry, but the consequences for the business remain to be seen. Read more
Chancellor’s Spring statement
23 March 2022
In contrast to the Autumn budget when the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, was relatively upbeat, today’s Spring statement summarised a more down beat assessment of the economy. Read more
Case Study - Nick Lindsay ACG
21 March 2022
Meet Nick Lindsay ACG as he tells us what its like to be a Director at Elemental CoSec. Read more
A voice for small and mid-caps on ESG
15 March 2022
In this article Lorence Nye, Head of Policy at the Quoted Companies Alliance, discusses the journeys and challenges of small and mid-caps in regards to ESG. Read more
Governance challenges for Irish charities in 2022
14 March 2022
In this article Diarmaid Ó Corrbuí, CEO of Carmichael, discusses some of the challenges charities are facing this year in the Irish region. Read more
Case Study - Sukhpreet Bhatia ACG
11 March 2022
Meet Sukhpreet Bhatia ACG as she tells us what its like to be a Governance Manager at Royal Town Planning Institute. Read more
One year on from SFDR: how have ESG reporting demands changed?
10 March 2022
In this article Will Wilson, ESG Assistant Vice President at Climate Lead, discusses some of the changes to reporting in the last year. Read more
International Women's Day 2022
08 March 2022
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland is committed to promoting gender equality. To celebrate International Women’s Day, and this year’s theme of #BreakTheBias, we are sharing the stories of key women leaders in governance from around the world. Read more
Russian invasion of Ukraine: what it means for governance professionals
01 March 2022
There is no doubting the ramifications for business and other international and UK organisations, or the attention government is now placing on tracking the real owners of business and property in the UK. Read more
Cognitive diversity – the journey is only just beginning
22 February 2022
Diversity can take many forms. People from ethnic minorities, those with experience in different sectors and younger people can all bring new perspectives to board discussions. Read more
Achieving gender equality in the boardroom
08 February 2022
For almost 150 years Girls Friendly Society (GFS) has worked with girls and young women and right now our focus is gender inequality. Read more
Climate-related disclosures and the governance professional
03 February 2022
According to the World Economic Forum, ’extreme weather’’ and ‘’climate action failure’ are among the top five short-term risks to the world, but the five most menacing long-term threats are all environmental. Read more
Case Study - Stephen Gilbert FCG
21 January 2022
Meet Stephen Gilbert FCG as he tells us what its like to be the Chair of Trustees for the WCCSA Charitable Trust. Read more
Case Study - Owen Balmont ACG
11 January 2022
Meet Owen Balmont as he tells us what its like to work as a Company Secretarial Assistant at Saga plc. Read more
Being on top of Ultimate Beneficial Ownership compliance: Key takeaways
15 December 2021
In this article Chris Butler, Head of Operations at Mercator® by Citco, discusses the principles that you can follow to help you to manage your company / multinational corporation UBO compliance efficiently. Read more
In their shoes: Val Lynch
14 December 2021
Continuing our 'in their shoes' series, we sat down with Val Lynch, who works as a Company Secretary at Silva Homes. Read more
Revised Code for Sports Governance released today Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland response 7 December 2021
07 December 2021
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland welcomes today’s publication of the revised Code for Sports Governance and its accompanying commentary. Read more
2021 Awards - the winners revealed
17 November 2021
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland’s 2021 Awards were back with a bang at the London Park Lane Hilton Hotel last night and how great it was to be able to celebrate the achievements. Read more
Compliance chaos and complexity – How teamwork streamlines and simplifies the corporate secretary role
11 November 2021
At Computershare, we understand the importance of teamwork and have placed tremendous value on our efforts to create a team environment with our clients and their corporate secretaries. Read more
2021 Awards shortlist reflects the good work going on in the governance space
05 November 2021
We are now just weeks away from announcing the winners of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland’s Awards for 2021. Read more
COP26 climate change actions
05 November 2021
In this article we discuss COP26, climate change and the actions and commitments we have made. Read more
2021 Awards: shortlists reflect governance expertise across all sectors
04 November 2021
The excitement is mounting as we draw nearer to announcing the winners of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland’s Awards for 2021. The shortlists are now available. Read more
In their shoes: Laura Sercombe
01 November 2021
Continuing our 'in their shoes' series, we sat down with Laura Sercombe, CEO of Girls Friendly Society, which has been shortlisted for this year's Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year award. Read more
Interview: Adv. Selebalo Ntepe
28 October 2021
In this article we sat down with Adv. Selebalo Ntepe, Deputy Chairman of the Institute of Directors Lesotho, to discuss governance across the African diaspora. Read more
Case Study - Princess Ojiego GradCG
25 October 2021
Meet Princess Ojiego as she tells us what its like to work as a Corporate Governance Trainee at mhs homes. Read more
Taking to social media to support #WorldMentalHealthDay
20 October 2021
In this article we discuss World Mental Health Day and the social media poll the Institute took of the governance community. Read more
Takeaways from our Charity Governance Summit 2021
19 October 2021
In this article Sara Drake, Chief Executive of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland, discusses some of her key takeaways from our recent summit. Read more
Modern slavery: The hidden in plain sight
18 October 2021
In this article Boglarka Radi discusses modern slavery and it's importance within an ESG framework. Read more
Case Study - Joanne Munis ACG
11 October 2021
Meet Joanne Munis as she tells us what its like to work as a Company Secretary & Compliance Officer at Statkraft. Read more
Case Study - Tesse Akpeki
04 October 2021
Meet Tesse Akpeki as she tells us what its like to work as a consultant and strategist at FCG. Read more
Professional education in the post-pandemic era
22 September 2021
In this article Sarah Colley from First Intuition discusses the modes of delivery of professional education during the pandemic and how that will influence the delivery in the future. Read more
Case Study - Gireeja Bhoobun
01 September 2021
Meet Gireeja Bhoobun as she tells us what its like to work as a senior associate at Apex Group Ltd. Read more
Case Study - Sammy Edris
26 August 2021
Meet Sammy Edris as he tells us what its like to be a Senior Associate at PwC. Read more
Why fundraising is a matter of good governance
19 August 2021
In this article we discuss why fundraising is a matter of good governance. Read more
