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21 April, 2019

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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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
ESG, 3 January, 2019

Sustainability, creating value & the role of the board

Businesses everywhere are developing sustainability policies. Implementation is never easy, but the right guidance can show the way.
Banking governance, 21 December, 2018

A healthy balance for parent banks

Boards of banks face an increasingly broad array of responsibilities when managing foreign subsidiaries, ensuring the parent company has control and oversight without sacrificing independence or creating a culture of complacency.
20 December, 2018

Tax transparency: compliance burden or reputation booster?

Boards could take the opportunity to turn transparency to their advantage. A penetrating light is being shone on the tax affairs of multinational entities—but tax transparency will encompass all businesses in time.
Whistleblowers & complaints, 20 December, 2018

Being prepared: The rise in internal investigations

Financial firms are involved in an increasing number of internal investigations. Boards must be ready to engage with the process should the need arise.