Board Expertise
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INSIGHT: Internal investigations, 3 November, 2023
How to prepare for conducting an internal investigation
Here are some key questions for board directors to consider in advance of embarking on an internal investigation.
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NEWS: Diversity, equity and inclusion, 20 October, 2023
Number of minority NEDs drops
Although there is some progress in diversity in other board roles, research suggests that boards are prioritising experienced directors.
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NEWS: Audit reform, 16 October, 2023
Audit reform changes will increase ‘pressure’ on boards
Implementing managed shared audit would put a burden on audit committees, a recent panel discussion concluded.
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ESG compliance, 13 October, 2023
Banks must pay ‘close attention’ to ESG
Regulators have expressed concern about sustainability linked loans and ‘greenwashing’, a recent panel discussion revealed.
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NEWS: Ethics, 3 October, 2023
Boards urged to establish an ethical culture
The Institute of Business Ethics is sending a clear message to the many FTSE 350 companies that lack an accessible ethics code.
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NEWS: Governance, 28 September, 2023
Review reveals leadership failure at PwC Australia
Investigation into confidentiality leak finds ‘excessive’ power at the top and says poor decisions added to initial wrongdoing.
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NEWS: ESG reporting, 8 September, 2023
IoD: Don’t make audit committees accountable for ESG reporting
The Institute of Directors says the FRC proposal on board governance means ‘lines of accountability will be blurred’.
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NEWS: Diversity, equity and inclusion, 5 September, 2023
Diversity ‘a chance to increase a board’s problem-solving ability’
But organisations that approach diversity, equity and inclusion from a compliance perspective fail to reap its benefits, research finds.
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RESOURCE: Stakeholder engagement, 4 September, 2023
Director Reference Guide: how to benefit from stakeholder engagement
It’s no longer about show and tell: now it pays to build an honest relationship with your investors, customers and other stakeholders.
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NEWS: Corporate reporting, 29 August, 2023
Corporate disclosures affect strategic ability of boards
Meeting reporting responsibilities means boards are left with less time for strategic discussions, reveals annual survey.
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NEWS: Webinar, 11 August, 2023
Boards on their ESG journey still have some way to go
What is the role of directors and the board in embedding ESG in the strategy and operations of the organisation?
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RESOURCE: Data risks, 10 August, 2023
Director Reference Guide: board governance and leadership on data
Data protection, cyber attacks and social media misinformation: why the stakes are too high to leave data governance to IT and legal.
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RESOURCE: ESG, 26 July, 2023
Director Reference Guide: board governance for a resilient supply chain
How do you control a company’s supply chain and its effects? Partnerships built on trust and stability are a great place to start.
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NEWS: Overboarding, 18 July, 2023
Investors concerned about ‘overboarding’ in financial services
Almost all believe that directors who sit on numerous boards will find it a challenge to ‘govern effectively’, research finds.
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INSIGHT: Digital strategy, 17 July, 2023
4 ways to shift your financial mindset for digital success
Stop thinking of digital transformation as the goal: it’s all about digital evolution, which needs an evolved financial approach.
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INSIGHT: Board expertise, 14 July, 2023
How to keep strategy delivery on track
There are ‘fracture points’ that threaten to derail strategy delivery, so listening to colleagues’ views on competitive advantage is vital.
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NEWS: Sustainability , 12 July, 2023
Sustainability and ESG appear low on board priorities
Many organisations are slow to reckon the cost of sustainability issues on their financial performance, global research reveals.
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NEWS: Technology, 11 July, 2023
AI will make boards ‘more effective’
Be prepared for the impact of emerging technologies on board information and decision-making, writes Nasdaq adviser.
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NEWS: ESG drivers, 19 June, 2023
ESG policies depend on ‘personal interest’ of C-suite
Audit committee chairs cite pressure from leaders and investors as a key driver for ESG activity, YouGov research finds.
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INSIGHT: Board expertise, 15 June, 2023
How to future-proof your board
Neglecting diversity and inclusion in volatile times will prove to be a false economy for boards in the longer term.