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How and when to bring cybersecurity into the boardroom
Much like governance in general, cyber and information security must be embedded in an organisation’s DNA for it to be truly effective.
17 February 2021
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Technology and AI
Boards and committees
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ESG developments and three trends to watch in 2021
In the last five years, environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing has gone mainstream, and it has never been more popular.
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12 February 2021
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ESG
Purpose and Strategy
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2020: A year of change for AGMs
As the pandemic took hold, it was immediately apparent that the regulatory environment in many regions just didn’t support virtual AGMs.
10 February 2021
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Meetings
Law, regulation and compliance
Chairing
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The future company secretary: upskilling, automation or coexistence?
‘What lies ahead for the future company secretary?’
8 February 2021
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Careers Development
Leadership
Professional development
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Further education (FE) governance in the spotlight
Last month the government released its white paper on the future of the FE sector. The paper aims to provide FE colleges (corporations) with a new core purpose
8 February 2021
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Education
Careers Development
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“Jackie Weaver, you have no authority here”
Read on to discover guidance on how to run an effective virtual meeting and avoid the potential pitfalls.
8 February 2021
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Law, regulation and compliance
Technology and AI
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Meet the Author - Claire Bodanis
Take a glimpse into the life and career of Claire Bodanis, author of Trust Me I'm Listed
29 January 2021
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Reporting
Finance and accounting
Company secretarial practice
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ESG: climate change and responsible strategy for businesses in the time of COVID-19
An effective ESG strategy is strongly recommended to build long-term trust and credibility with stakeholders and secure a more successful and stable business.
22 January 2021
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ESG
Purpose and Strategy
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Digital transformation – subsidiary governance beyond the pandemic
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.
15 January 2021
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Meetings
Subsidiaries
Corporate
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Corporate governance – an enabler or a blocker?
Today it seems to be the corporate governance team that has be tagged the 'business prevention team'.
7 January 2021
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Boards and committees
Law, regulation and compliance
Corporate
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Section 172, an elevator to better best practice
Section 172, an elevator to better best practice' looked at how for some companies it’s a tick-boxing exercise.
18 December 2020
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Law, regulation and compliance
Corporate
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Brexit’s impact on UK modern slavery governance
Considers the potential impacts of the UK’s departure from the European Union on the efforts against modern slavery.