Insights

1. Venture capital, 18 May, 2018

   Preparation key for growing trend of corporate venture capital deals

   Companies increasingly make their own venture capital deals to win strategic advantage. But investors need to prepare properly before they begin the deal-making.

2. Banking regulation reform, 18 May, 2018

   Why it is time to take stock of governance in banking

   In the decade since the collapse of Lehman Brothers triggered the global financial crisis, governance and leadership roles in banking have been transformed for the better. But is it now time for banks to assess progress, and question whether it is necessary to reduce the regulatory burden and the increasingly one-size-fits-all approach taken by supervisory bodies?

A practical guide to executive onboarding

An effective onboarding process is now viewed as a highly valuable part of establishing diverse boards that can innovate and adapt to change.



Sustainable expectations: how the ESG investment agenda is shifting

Investors are placing environmental, social and governance issues at the top of their agendas, and they expect companies to do the same.



How automation and digitisation are driving an outsourcing rethink

The use of shared service centres (SSCs) has grown over the decades. They offer many benefits to finance and accounting departments, but the rise in automation and digitisation will bring a radical shakeup of the SSC business model, which has implications for the companies using them.



Why boards should be clear about long-term value

The need for boards to focus on the long-term value of their organisations is by now well known, but communicating this clearly to stakeholders is crucial if they are to regain public trust and remain sustainable.



A road map for protection against cybercrime security

Cybersecurity has become one of the biggest concerns for boards and investors. FTSE 350 audit committee chairs and institutional investors recently discussed how boards can best protect their companies—particularly ahead of the new data protection law in May.



Reporting directive paves way for improved accountability

The EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive places more responsibilities on companies and provides the basis for a new model of corporate accountability.



How boards foster a strong culture

Corporate culture is a hot topic for discussion right now, but how can boards get it right in practice? Directors can get ahead of the game by using digital tools to cultivate a strong culture and long-term success.



Inside the minds of ‘athletic’ leaders

CEOs who can turn turmoil into triumph have many personality traits in common with world-class athletes.

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