In the last five years, environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing has gone mainstream, and it has never been more popular. .

Ruairí Cosgrove FCG, President of CGIUKI, explains why joining the Institute's board offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of governance thinking, influencing regulation, policy, and professional practice.

Linda Ford reflects on meeting graduates and early career professionals at our Governance Discovery Day and looks ahead to a busy autumns of events in London, Kuala Lumpur, Guernsey and Manchester.

A survey of FTSE 350 companies out today finds that British boards are optimistic about the economy and much more focussed on climate change than was previously the case. They are also aligned on the importance of employees and corporate culture, according to the report published by The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland in association with the Financial Times.

The Chancellor's first budget contained much which had already been trailed over the previous days. Although there was some better news on the economy, it’s clear that we are still in difficult times.

Of general interest to all members.

At a glance for businesses: The European Commission’s 2030 Consumer Agenda (published on 19 November 2025) (the “Agenda”) sets the direction of EU consumer policy for the next five years, with potential implications for digital platforms, retailers, financial institutions and manufacturers.

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Over the past six years I have had the extraordinary privilege of guiding the Institute as Chief Executive. Now I am stepping down, I can reflect on what a period of profound change it has been.