What is governance and why does it matter? Governance underpins the entire management of an organisation — whether it’s a business, charity, or public service provider.

In May 2023, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) initiated a consultation on proposed revisions to the UK Corporate Governance Code (the Code). This came a year after the government recommended measures to rebuild confidence in governance, reporting, and auditing.

The second topic in our six-part series with Brunel University looks at strategy and leadership with AI.

The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland has today published new Terms of Reference for risk committees, which are intended as a guide for companies to adapt to their needs where the board decides it is necessary or desirable to have a separate risk committee.

In the absence of effective regulation, boards and senior management should consider how they can effectively govern the lawful, ethical and responsible use of AI and AI applications in their organisations and by their employees.

Become a Chartered Secretary or Chartered Governance Professional. This qualification is for governance professionals, company secretaries, and individuals from law or finance transferring to governance roles.

In light of Moneyval’s new emphasis on the effectiveness of a company’s systems and controls in its fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism, The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland is holding a seminar for the Isle of Man’s governance professionals that will consider ‘Why good governance is the board’s secret weapon’.

Wherever the pressure for embracing ESG comes from, it is the board that should lead on defining the organisation’s values and aims in tackling ESG issues as part of its legal, ethical and cultural responsibilities. However, with so many other issues competing for the board’s time, it can be difficult to explicitly address ESG in board papers and discussions.

In this podcast we are talking to Sharon Constancon, CEO of Genius Boards, about leadership in the boardroom.