The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (the “Act”) became law in the United Kingdom on 15 March 2022.

The requirement for company directors to provide Personal Public Service Numbers (PPSN) came into force on 11 June 2023. After three months, the system has bedded in and the CRO has been able to identify some particular issues that presenters and directors may wish to address.

Governance is more than codes and compliance, it is a global community, and I want every member to feel connected, engaged and heard as we shape the profession together

Barbara Daisy Nabuweke is the Company Secretary at the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Limited . In this comment article she shares her career pivot from law into governance and why now is the perfect time to pursue a career in the industry.

Professional rugby player and Chair of the RPA Men’s Rugby Board, Max Lahiff reflects on why governance matters to players, how it shapes decisions on welfare and sustainability, and why strengthening governance capability is essential to the future of the game.

Valentina Dotto, Policy Adviser at CGIUKI, reflects on why the latest Gender Diversity in AIM Company Boards report exposes a market stuck on progress, why board diversity matters for effective governance and competitiveness, and why deliberate action is now essential if AIM companies are to close the widening gap with the FTSE 350.

Changing a company’s year end and the filing of the B83 sometimes leads to confusion among presenters

Risk is now a mainstream topic of conversation. In the past, risk was associated primarily with fast-moving innovative businesses (and with particular events such as product launches); but the UK’s risk landscape has changed radically in the last decade.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has finished consulting on its proposed changes to the Code. The UK Stewardship Code sets a standard for how investors manage their responsibilities and aims to ensure that investment decisions drive long-term value and create positive societal outcomes.