10 August 2021
In this article Diligent discusses how automation might impact the role of the junior within the Secretariat team. Read more
29 July 2021
In this article Sanne’s Shervin Binesh, Lisa Aune and Joe Betts share some of the key developments in corporate taxation. Read more
19 July 2021
In this article Diligent discusses how automation can lead to better governance. Read more
12 July 2021
In this article Ruffer discusses the number of companies raising prices in the US which are at a 35 year high. Read more
09 July 2021
In this article Victoria Penrice, CGIUKI President discusses the key takeaways she gained from this year's virtual conference. Read more
06 July 2021
In this article Peter Fowler discuss the marked change in shareholder engagement and attitudes towards AGMs. Read more
02 July 2021
In this article Hubert Day discuss the importance of knowing your rights as an employee because they are designed to protect both you and others, contributing to a better quality of life and work. Read more
01 July 2021
In this article Maria Brookes discusses the applications, concerns and opportunities that surround AI and big data. Read more
28 June 2021
In this article Maria Brookes discusses the joint statement from the five UK Sports Councils and how the review findings about lack of diversity echo similar concerns in boardrooms. Read more
23 June 2021
In this article Diligent discusses the shift of priorities for boards towards ESG concerns. Read more
23 June 2021
In this article Maria Brookes discusses the shift of priorities in regards to climate change since the G7 summit. Read more
16 June 2021
In this article Diligent discusses how rapid advances in technology and other factors have led to a digital transformation in business. Read more
10 June 2021
In this article Maria Brookes discusses the speed of change that many organisations around the world have been forced to adopt since COVID-19 hit and the skills that those in a leadership role have had to develop. Read more
07 June 2021
Lockdown has thrust one position very much front and centre of corporate life – the company secretary. The role has been evolving for some years, but the Covid crisis has really sped up its development into a dynamic, highly sought-after position, central to the effective running of companies across the UK. Read more
24 May 2021
Cognitive diversity within the boardroom is increasingly in focus following its inclusion in the 2018 UK Corporate Governance Code. Read more
19 May 2021
In this article Nasdaq Governance solutions discusses the Parker Review, what the study reveals, and how it has influenced ethnic diversity in the boardroom. Read more
14 May 2021
In this article Sara Drake, Chief Executive of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland, reflects on the virtual graduation ceremony we held to celebrate the exam success and professional achievements of over 300 graduates and members on 13 May. Read more
06 May 2021
As the pandemic unfolded and home working became mandatory, boards and legal departments were forced to rapidly implement digital alternatives. To respond to these diverse pressures, boards have had to work faster, with a deeper level of insight than ever before, and this change of pace is set to become the status quo. Read more
29 April 2021
Over the past year, the Social Market Foundation (SMF) has been undertaking new research into employee share ownership in the UK. Read more
28 April 2021
In this article Boglarka Radi considers the potential impact of modern slavery as a governance issue. Read more
26 April 2021
This year marks 130 years since the Institute first came into existence. It started life in 1891 as the Institute of Secretaries and today represents the interests of governance professionals around the globe. Read more
22 April 2021
In this blog, Louise Thomson FCG, Head of Policy (NFP) at The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland, outlines some of the Key recommendations presented by the Law Commission. Read more
20 April 2021
As Churchill once put it: ‘Never let a good crisis go to waste.’ In this blog we discuss the issue of personal liability protection for directors and how it has steadily climbing up boardroom agendas over the last year. Read more
15 April 2021
In 2018, the EU set out a clear action plan for sustainable economic growth. The EU’s objective is to maintain growth without creating problems for future generations due to depleting resources or environmental crises, such as climate change. Read more
08 April 2021
A lot of time and effort can go into responding to ESG rating schemes. How do you know which one(s) to focus your efforts on, and what can you do to increase your company’s score?. Read more
06 April 2021
Black Rock CEO Larry Fink’s annual letter to CEOs is always closely scrutinised. As the head of the world’s largest institutional investor, he identifies the issues companies must prioritise to generate long-term value. Three key lessons emerge from Fink’s focus on ESG. Read more
01 April 2021
In February, governance professionals polled by the Institute and The Core Partnership placed ESG at the top of their list of priorities for 2021. Sara Drake looks at some of the issues facing governance professionals. Read more
30 March 2021
Mariza Dimaki, Recruitment Partner at The Core Partnership, lists some of the skills that are in high demand for governance professionals. Read more
25 March 2021
In this second of two blog posts on blockchain for the Institute Paul Ford looks at the many ways that blockchain might be used going forward, as well as the associated risks. Read more
19 March 2021
Mark Wearden, author of the Directors' Handbook and Directors' Checklists, takes us through some of the challenges and questions that directors face. Read more
16 March 2021
In the first of two blog posts on blockchain for the Institute Paul Ford has outlined the fundamentals of blockchain to give you an idea of the technology behind this increasingly influential digital system. Read more
11 March 2021
You are chairing a meeting. How will you ensure that the meeting that you are leading will be valuable, effective and appropriate?. Read more
09 March 2021
Yesterday we marked International Women’s Day with a webinar ‘Celebrating women in governance – beyond the glass ceiling’. Our panelists shared their thoughts and experiences of working with the board and more. Read more
05 March 2021
Over the past decade, the National Governance Association (NGA) has been encouraging academy trusts to look beyond the school sector and embrace their place in the charity sector, absorbing the best of its practice and its debates. Read more
04 March 2021
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland has summarised the key points from the spring budget announcement, allowing you easily find what is relevant to you. Read more
24 February 2021
The disgraceful comments of Yoshiro Mori have cast a shadow over an already struggling event. Read more
19 February 2021
Chairing a board is a bit like conducting an orchestra, creating harmony and success by the collective contribution of all. The IDT team recently discussed the topic of the role of the chair. Read more
17 February 2021
Much like governance in general, cyber and information security must be embedded in an organisation’s DNA for it to be truly effective. Read more
15 February 2021
The judgment released on 12 February leaves us comfortable with an outcome that should leave the sector with a warm glow. Read more
12 February 2021
In the last five years, environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing has gone mainstream, and it has never been more popular. Read more
09 February 2021
Friday 5 February saw the leaking of a white paper on health and social care reform. Given the interest in the NHS and its future approach to systems working, some of the principles aired in the document may be of interest to governance professionals. Read more
08 February 2021
Recent events have highlighted the importance of governance in relation to virtual meetings. Read on to discover guidance on how to run an effective virtual meeting and avoid the potential pitfalls. Read more
05 February 2021
Adapting to the pandemic and increased scrutiny has placed huge stresses on academy boards. The last year has highlighted the need for strong and effective governance. Read more
03 February 2021
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) released guidance that has arguably been one of the most innovative and exciting recent moves in integrated reporting, globally. Read more
29 January 2021
Winner of Governance Professional of the Year 2020. Read more
29 January 2021
Take a glimpse into the life and career of Claire Bodanis, author of Trust Me I'm Listed. Read more
22 January 2021
An effective ESG strategy is strongly recommended to build long-term trust and credibility with stakeholders and secure a more successful and stable business. Read more
15 January 2021
Despite the desire to move forward without looking back, it seems inevitable that 2020 will be discussed and referred to for many years to come, characterised by a numerous and complex set of pressures and demands from various stakeholders. Read more
07 January 2021
At first, it was health and safety officers that were tagged the ‘business prevention team’ then it was compliance officers. But today it seems to be the corporate governance team that has inherited that particularly unwelcome moniker. Read more