Board Expertise
INSIGHT: Chief financial officer, 13 November, 2023
How to succeed as a first-time CFO
The remit and responsibilities of the chief financial officer have changed, which can seem daunting for those entering the role.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’.
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.
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.