Insight

1. Reputational risk, 8 March, 2019

   Why boards need to support whistleblowers

   The recently revised UK Corporate Governance Code has re-emphasised the importance of whistleblowing. Resources are available to help boards ensure they are well placed to support the process.

2. Sustainable investment, 6 March, 2019

   The growth of impact investing and the role of boards

   The market for impact investing is now worth around $1.3trn. It is an opportunity for boards to steer their companies towards work that returns social or environmental benefits.

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   Board expertise, 1 March, 2019

   Ethical business in the age of AI

   Artificial intelligence is causing a revolution in business, but how should boards respond to the implications of technologies they don’t understand? The answer is to take an ethical approach and ensure human accountability.

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   Technology, 25 February, 2019

   Why poor cybersecurity is a ticking time bomb

   Regardless of where a threat to cybersecurity comes from, board members need to be clear on how their organisation’s data and infrastructure mechanisms are being protected.

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   Compliance, 14 February, 2019

   How information overload can threaten board effectiveness

   An increased focus on risk and compliance for financial services firms has led to a rise in committees, reporting and key performance indicators. But boards must ensure that short-term targets do not hamper long-term strategic vision.

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   Corporate governance, 14 February, 2019

   Establishing vision and values in financial services

   The boards of global financial institutions must have the expertise, diversity and operational understanding to ensure effective oversight, but they must start by setting the company's culture and strategy.

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   Financial services, 14 February, 2019

   Why integrating ESG is the key to sustainable business

   Investors are placing environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues at the top of their agendas, and they expect the companies they invest in to do likewise. But financial services firms need to ensure that ESG commitments are reflected in robust policies.

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   Risk management, 14 February, 2019

   Strategic decision-making in a fast-changing world

   The rapid pace of change in areas such as technology, global politics and demographics poses unique challenges for financial services firms. How should boards approach strategic decision-making when faced with so many near-term pressures?

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   Risk management, 14 February, 2019

   A disruptive influence: how new technology is challenging boards

   Technological advances are transforming not only product complexity and delivery but the shape of the financial services industry itself. The board's understanding of AI and new technology—and the risks and opportunities it brings—needs to expand accordingly.

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   Regulation, 14 February, 2019

   A new culture of compliance in a complex environment

   The unprecedented pace of regulatory change in the financial services industry has led to substantial investment in the compliance function, but it needs greater support at board and executive levels in order to be effective.

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   Psychology, 21 January, 2019

   Learning from and resolving boardroom conflict

   Paul Randolph, barrister, professional mediator and expert in the psychological traits of conflict, examines the mindset of those who become entrenched in damaging boardroom disputes, and offers his expert tips on how to resolve matters quickly.

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    Financial services, 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.

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