Governance and Compliance
Governance and Compliance is the leading magazine for people working in governance, risk and compliance, including company secretaries.
Overview
The UK's leading magazine providing current news, views and practical advice on the latest developments in governance and compliance. Published by The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland, a leading authority on corporate governance, its global readership is influential and respected. Readers work across a range of sectors and organisations as governance and compliance professionals, often advising the board on best practice in these two important areas.
LATEST ARTICLES
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Change is on the cards
28 June 2022
Take a look with Peter Swabey FCG, Policy and Research Director at CGI UK, on the expected changes coming from the publication of the government’s response to the consultation on strengthening audit and corporate governance systems. Read more
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Technology update
28 June 2022
In this article Dottie Schindlinger, Executive Director at the Diligent Institute, discusses the role technology plays in navigating risks and opportunities as a governance professional. Read more
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Governance is a contact sport
28 June 2022
As an internationally experienced strategist, Shefaly Yogendra discusses how she brings she brings her knowledge to a variety of organisations in her capacity as a non-executive board director. Read more
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Quick Question: Proper recognition
28 June 2022
A conducted survey in association with The Core Partnership on recognition and understanding of the governance profession and function. Read more
Interview with Nina Goswami from the BBC
19 May 2022
In this article Nina Goswami discusses how she brings her journalistic talents and passion for storytelling to her role as a diversity professional, enriching BBC content by championing a wider range of voices. Read more
Quick Question: Building trust
19 May 2022
This month’s survey looks at the dynamics in boardrooms and issues that are hard to address. Read more
Enough is enough
19 May 2022
In this article, Kim Adele Randall discusses imposter syndrome and how it can hold us back from reaching our full potential. Read more
Impact tolerances – crystallising risk
08 April 2022
Regulatory focus turns to how boards and senior management oversee enhanced operational resilience. Read more
TCFD - the way forward
08 April 2022
TCFD will provide a framework to ensure that climate-related disclosures deliver the right information to investors. Read more
Quick Question: Looking at AGMs and executive remuneration
08 April 2022
As we see government restrictions lifting and people returning to physical events and offices, we are interested to see how the pandemic and use of technology has changed the way companies conduct AGMs, and what you might do differently going forward. Read more
Interview: Susan Stenson
07 March 2022
Sonia Sharma talks to CEO of Independent Audit Limited, Susan Stenson. Read more
Avoiding performative allyship
04 March 2022
Latha Poonamallee, Management Chair, The New School and Thought Leader, Management and Social Justice explains that creation of a more equitable culture requires that we live up to our word and ensure that our allyship is not just performative. Read more
Cognitive diversity on boards
04 March 2022
Johanne Grosvold, PhD, SFHEA, Associate Professor, Corporate Governance and CSR, School of Management, University of Bath explains how cognitive diversity can only be achieved by casting the net wider to find those with a truly different perspective. Read more
Quick Question: Looking at gender-related issues for boards
04 March 2022
To align with International Women’s Day, this month we asked our audience about issues affecting women in senior roles. Read more
Chart your course
28 January 2022
Governance organograms and charts are useful tools for mapping the flow of responsibility and information between stakeholders across the business. Read more
Interview: Rosie Chapman
28 January 2022
Rosie Chapman, outgoing Chair of the Charity Governance Code Steering Group, talks to Governance and Compliance about how the Code has evolved during her term, the Group’s successes and future challenges for charity governance. Read more
Quick Question: Will you be looking to further diversify your board in 2022?
28 January 2022
In association with The Core Partnership, this month’s Quick Question looks at diversity on boards, both in terms of representation and skillsets. Read more
On the Horizon
07 January 2022
The desire to implement change is being seen across all sectors. Read more
Good Vibes
06 January 2022
Our annual awards were a great success and celebrated talent within the profession. Read more
Quick Question: What are the pressures governance professional recruitment over the next 12 months?
05 January 2022
In association with The Core Partnership, this month’s Quick Question looks at possible recruitment challenges and managing an increasing governance workload. Read more
A complex route
22 November 2021
There are several regional and jurisdictional dynamics in the entity portfolio management industry. Read more
Standing Out
08 November 2021
Diversity and inclusion on company boards and executive committees is an extremely important subject. Read more
Interview: I. Stephanie Boyce
01 October 2021
Sonia Sharma talks to President of the Law Society of England and Wales, I. Stephanie Boyce. Read more
Part 1: Safety Net
16 August 2021
In the first of this two-part series we follow up on the government’s consultation on Restoring trust in audit and corporate governance with some thoughts on the Institute’s response. Read more
Interview: Justine Lutterodt
16 July 2021
Justine Lutterodt talks to Governance and Compliance about the Mindful Exclusion project, as well as discussing how boards can become more diverse in the post-pandemic world. Read more
The Hampton-Alexander Review and the balance of gender diversity
14 June 2021
In this article, The Chartered Governance Institute interviewed Nasdaq Governance Solutions on the Hampton-Alexander Review and the impact on gender imbalance on boards. Read more
Being Transparent
17 May 2021
The agency model is underpinned by the integrity of financial statements and narrative reports. Read more
Four governance priorities for a post-pandemic world
06 May 2021
Corporations and their boards are now starting to look strategically at the recovery phase and how to build back better in this much-changed environment. For governance professionals, there are some key opportunities to add value and direction. Diligent explores... Read more
Operationalising ESG: A roadmap for organisations
16 April 2021
ESG performance is taking centre stage in the effort to address the urgent existential challenges humanity faces, and progress towards standardised reporting metrics offers valuable clarification to governance professionals - How does this impact Governance Professionals?. Read more
Side by Side
08 April 2021
Supporting the voice of employee share plan practitioners and professionals. Read more
Does your company have an ESG Committee?
08 March 2021
This month we decided to see what The Chartered Governance Institute and Core communities thought about ESG reporting, disclosures, and committees. Read more
Broaden Your Horizon
08 March 2021
The Department for Education’s white paper entitled Skills for Jobs: Lifelong learning for opportunity and growth was recently launched. Read more
The Same Storm
03 February 2021
We are all experiencing the tribulations that the pandemic has caused. Read more
Has the most recent lockdown caused any new policy changes in your company?
02 February 2021
This month we decided to see what The Chartered Governance Institute and Core communities thought about the third lockdown, as well as what the biggest governance focuses for 2021 are likely to be. Read more
Interview: Angela Culhane
17 December 2020
Angela Culhane, CEO of Prostate Cancer UK talks to Governance and Compliance about the impact the pandemic has had on research, as well as her entry route into the charity sector and her advice for those beginning their career. Read more
Greater Good
16 December 2020
Directors are in a key position to wisely influence the motivations of their colleagues. Read more
Will your company be downsizing its office space?
04 November 2020
This month we decided to see what The Chartered Governance Institute and Core communities thought about downsizing office space and alternative uses for it. Read more
Core Values
04 November 2020
Mental and emotional wellbeing needs more attention than ever before. Read more
How prepared is your organisation for a no trade deal scenario?
05 October 2020
Our community looks at how a no trade deal scenario could impact their organisation. Read more
A Strong Bond
05 October 2020
There is a unique partnership between charities and the public. Read more
ESG and the Board
02 September 2020
On 13 August, we held a discussion panel to develop the thinking for the third in our series of papers on ‘Building Board Resilience’ on which The Chartered Governance Institute is partnering with Diligent Corporation. Read more
Interview: Victoria Penrice
27 August 2020
Victoria Penrice talks to Governance and Compliance about her recent appointment as CGIUKI President and her entry into the profession. Read more
Room to Grow
27 August 2020
Branches offer a key service to professional members in their local area. Read more
Piece of the Pie
09 April 2020
Employee share plans can increase organisational performance and employee retention. Read more
Forward Thinking
09 April 2020
Good governance practices will benefit a charity by bringing an understanding of the risks and opportunities that they face, both now and in the future. Read more
Joining Forces
09 April 2020
Partnerships and collaborations are an effective way of increasing resource, amplifying messages and increasing our reach. Read more
A Different Path
08 April 2020
In order for a company to become sustainable, leaders require empathy, compassion, honesty and humility. Read more
A Season Disrupted
08 April 2020
Company AGMs are usually well-organised affairs, however this year unforeseen circumstances have caused an unprecedented impact. Read more
We need to talk about SOX
08 April 2020
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland and Nasdaq Governance Solutions arranged a roundtable to discuss the possible implications of a UK equivalent to SOX reporting for UK companies. Read more
Coronavirus Special
07 April 2020
With COVID-19 dominating the news, this briefing will focus on a number of the issues employers now face having to manage their workforce through these unprecedented times. Read more
Rapid Change
06 April 2020
As the challenge of COVID-19 grows, companies will need to make adjustments to senior management teams. But how can this be undertaken effectively?. Read more
Uncertain Times
06 April 2020
All the news is about Coronavirus and its dangers to people, society and, in third place, the economy. As well as human tragedies, we are facing unprecedented disruption to work and economic activity. We could be facing an unprecedented wave of bankruptcies. But where will the losses fall?. Read more
UP/D/A/T/E
07 February 2020
Many institutions have made changes to proxy voting guidelines in alignment with governance codes. Read more
Framing Governance
05 February 2020
The Charity Governance Code is seeking to strengthen various areas via a consultation. Read more
Refining Charity Governance
09 December 2019
A consultation process is seeking views on the Charity Governance Code and a suggested ‘light refresh’ of the current version. Read more
Overboard of ESG
09 December 2019
We look at the importance of ESG and overboarding to investors. Read more
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Dirty Money
12 November 2019
EY has been accused of aiding in the laundering of drug money. Read more
Long-term Urgent
01 November 2019
Long-term urgent issues present a significant and costly blind spot for business, stemming from our human limitations. Read more
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The digital age
01 October 2019
Digitally transforming contract management can help to improve compliance. Read more
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Data-driven regulation and compliance is the key to a successful future financial services industry
27 August 2019
Data-driven regulation and compliance is the key to a successful future financial services industry. Read more
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Interview: Sara Drake
22 July 2019
We talk to The Chartered Governance Institute’s new Chief Executive. Read more
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It’s Not Just a Crisis, It’s an M&S Crisis
19 July 2019
The ousting of Jill McDonald can only go so far to repair the high street giant’s issues. Read more
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Interview: Justine Lutterodt
16 May 2019
We talk to the Director of the Centre for Synchronous Leadership about incorporating an ethical approach. Read more
Mindful Exclusion
15 May 2019
Only when we are able to view our automatic responses without judgment can we truly aspire to evolve them further. Read more
Alison Chan: I believe in transparency as a tool of good governance
11 April 2019
Winner of the Governance Professional of the Year at the Institute Awards 2018, Alison Chan discusses her route into the profession, her successes thus far and the main challenges she has encountered. Read more
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Interview: Sir Stephen O’Brien
05 March 2019
The former Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator at the United Nations, Sir Stephen O’Brien, FCIS talks about his career to date. Read more
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Boardroom diversity
06 February 2019
While many companies now enforce diversity quotas, the typical boardroom is still dominated by white, elderly males. This lack of variety among board members is holding companies back. Read more
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Unlocking the door
19 December 2018
Diversity and inclusion are major factors that boards need to consider in order for employees to reach their full potential. Read more
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Fixing business
19 December 2018
The government, and those in opposition, agree that poor corporate governance is compounding the UK’s economic challenges. Read more
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Reducing the risk
19 December 2018
Boards need to ensure that they have adequate protection against the increasing UK fraud scene. Read more
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Working in harmony
19 December 2018
People no longer want to work for the best company in the world – they want to work for the best company for the world. Read more
Looking ahead
19 December 2018
The aftermath of recent corporate financial failures has led many to question the audit process. Read more
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Faye McGuinness: 'Sharing stories is really powerful and the more people share stories, the more people will talk about mental health problems'
19 December 2018
The Head of Workplace Wellbeing Programmes (Strategy and Development) at Mind talks about the role good governance can play in supporting workers’ mental health. Read more
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Utilising technology
02 November 2018
With industry 4.0 firmly in place, it is now up to organisation boards to capitalise on digital developments. Read more
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The metric system
02 November 2018
Companies and investors have had to contend with a great deal of recent change in the reporting of performance measures. Read more
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Parental responsibility
01 November 2018
Do recent Court of Appeal decisions create a ‘Catch 22'?. Read more
Dr Nneka Abulokwe: It is about people first and the governance follows
01 October 2018
The founder and CEO of MicroMax Consulting, talks about how winning the hearts and minds of employees and fostering a culture of accountability is all core to her vision of governance as a strategic enabler. Read more
The value of kindness in corporate leadership
01 October 2018
An oft-overlooked attribute in successful leadership, kindness potentially holds the key to rebuilding trust in business. Read more
Paul Stanton: 'If the NHS perishes from neglect, we will miss it more than we can imagine'
01 October 2018
We speak to the former director for NHS board development, then called the national clinical governance support team, and a senior strategy adviser in the department of health, about the state of health service governance. Read more
The new governance code requirement for AIM companies
01 October 2018
Under AIM Rule 26, AIM-listed companies must follow and report on a recognised corporate governance code. Read more
What is topping the risk list for companies?
01 October 2018
Cyber security, data security and compliance rank as the top risks for organisations. Read more
Paul George: Pay is the lightning rod for other governance concerns
12 September 2018
The FRC’s executive director of corporate governance and reporting discusses the new UK Corporate Governance Code, principles versus provisions, and warns that governance cannot fix society on its own. Read more
Bringing PSC non-compliance under control
03 September 2018
Following developments in the PSC regime, Companies House is focusing its attention on non-compliance. Read more
The new code enhances the use of discretion on pay
28 August 2018
The remuneration committee's power to take action on excessive or misaligned pay is strengthened by the new UK Corporate Governance Code. Read more
Grasp the nettle and deal with problematic board members
27 August 2018
Although dealing with difficult and disruptive board members can be painful, ignoring poor behaviour will inevitably lead to trouble. Read more
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Sacha Sadan: ESG is now mainstream
27 July 2018
Sacha Sadan FCIS, director of corporate governance at Legal & General Investment Management, talks about why ESG issues are more than a passing fad. Read more
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The Wates principles: Supporting governance in private companies
27 July 2018
As the regulatory gaze turns onto the country’s large private companies, the new Wates governance principles offer a framework for reporting. Read more
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Moving disability up the governance agenda
25 July 2018
With disability affecting 15% of the world’s population, forward-thinking organisations are already building a more inclusive future. Read more
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David Lock: The importance of serving with integrity
25 July 2018
The master of the WCCSA discusses his time helping to rebuild higher education systems after conflict in Iraq and Libya, and the work of the WCCSA in supporting the company secretarial profession. Read more
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Reporting: Less perfection, more authenticity
25 July 2018
Analysis of FTSE reporting shows honest communication, warts and all, has an integral part to play in raising levels of trust in business. Read more
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Stewardship can save society
25 July 2018
A sustainable, long-term approach to wealth creation has the potential to safeguard the future. Read more
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Tom Morrison Essay Prize: A question of ethics
20 July 2018
An extract from the runner-up for the Tom Morrison Essay Prize 2018. Read more
Niamh O’Sullivan: Good governance is a virtuous circle
29 June 2018
Niamh O'Sullivan, company secretary at Cancer Research UK discusses how good governance is the lynchpin of an effective organisation. Read more
Plug the board in to cyber risk
29 June 2018
Director engagement is essential to effective cyber security. Read more
GSK's sustainability story
29 June 2018
Focused content and external insight make GSK a joint winner of The Chartered Governance Institute’s sustainability disclosure of the year. Read more
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Achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals
28 June 2018
Business has an important role in achieving the UN’s goals to help end poverty and protect the planet. Read more
