This Halloween we examine two of the greatest horror movies of all time, to see how good practice governance could have helped to mitigate some of the worst fictional corporate disasters, as a bit of fun! While the examples are all fictional, there are certainly real-world lessons to be applied to these cases.

As societal expectations evolve and environmental and social challenges come to the forefront, regulators worldwide are increasingly focusing on ESG issues.

The white paper very sensibly highlights that the Regulator will establish a compulsory ‘Football Club Corporate Governance Code’ and that this code will draw on existing codes including the UK Corporate Governance Code, the Wates Principles and the Code for Sports Governance. As the leading body for governance in the UK, we firmly believe that better governance drives better decision making in every sector, sport included.

Of general interest to all members.

ICSA: The Chartered Governance Institute is pleased to announce details of the newly elected branch council for its Isle of Man branch, which supports members and students of the Institute living and working on the island. The branch plays a crucial role in promoting good governance on the Isle of Man, something which enhances the island’s reputation as a good place to business.

What should you know about the Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) disclosure framework? The framework provides a robust set of recommendations so that companies can ensure their transition plan disclosures are: “high quality, consistent and comparable”, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Who governs your data? How do you know your 'customers' data is protected? And can those questions help grow your career?

On the 15th December, 2023, the Minister for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Dara Calleary TD, announced that the interim period of the Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Act 2020 which relates to the holding of virtual meetings, including AGMs, had been further extended to 31 December 2024.

Peter Swabey assesses the governance failures which led to BHS's collapse.