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6 August, 2020
Diligent launches search for top 100 governance professionals 2020
The Modern Governance 100 programme honours company secretaries, corporate counsels and other professionals driving change in their organisations.
3 April, 2020
Covid-19 adds to an unprecedented landscape of risk
Audit committee chairs have already drawn risk management lessons from the pandemic. But their attention is also fixed on the issues that will remain long after the crisis is resolved.
11 December, 2019
Want to do business in Germany? Make sure you know the rules
Setting up a business in Germany can be challenging—even something as basic as opening a bank account poses difficulties. Here’s what you need to know.
19 November, 2019
CEOx1Day: ‘Valuable perspectives and a fresh way of looking at things’
Every year, top business leaders spend the day with a student to give them a taste of life as a CEO. We hear why they take part.
7 August, 2019
Setting the pace: how to ensure your board is fit for the future
EY’s latest whitepaper looks at the key actions boards should take now to ensure they set the pace—or risk falling behind.
19 July, 2019
Outsourcing: the risks and rewards of a multi-faceted tool
A new report examines how outsourcing offers financial and strategic advantages to organisations in an increasingly fast-paced business environment.
29 March, 2019
What boards need to know about whistleblowing
Following a raft of corporate scandals uncovered by whistleblowers, the business risks associated with an individual revealing wrongdoing should not be underestimated in the boardroom.
28 March, 2019
Taking control of cyber risk
Cybercrime is an escalating problem that demands constant attention to mitigate against financial and reputational risk. But what should boards do to ensure their organisation is protected?
27 March, 2019
Performance and accountability: the changing role of the chair
The role of the board chair has changed dramatically in the past decade, with chairs increasingly held responsible for corporate governance failures. How can board leaders ensure they are prepared for the challenges ahead?
16 January, 2019
Special report: Future-proofing financial services
From compliance to new technology and broader stakeholder engagement, financial services firms today must be fighting fit in order to thrive. Enter the effective board, which must govern like never before. In this special report, we outline six key areas of knowledge and insight to equip boards for the unprecedented challenges ahead.