Summer is well and truly over and it's time to get back to work. What better way than by expanding your library with some key reading matter?

The revamped governance code and guidance amount to a demand for cultural change in the boardroom. But how should boards change in order to better manage the risks associated with poor corporate culture?

Audit firms may have hit the headlines because of their connection to failed companies, but a new book argues that they face more fundamental problems, which may affect their very survival.

Dual-class shares are causing friction between institutional shareholders and stock exchanges across the globe, and big tech firms are the driving force behind it. How will it all pan out? And how will it affect corporate governance?

Chairmen need to become accustomed to challenge and receiving feedback as corporate governance becomes more testing than ever before.

Blockchain is a headline issue but how does it affect corporate governance? At a recent corporate governance discussion forum, academics, regulators and technology experts heard how blockchain can enhance governance and turn shareholder votes into cheap and secure decision-making.

Cybersecurity cannot simply be relegated to the IT department. Top teams need to understand and address the threats.

From failing to place risk at the centre of business, to getting communication wrong, here are ten ways boards can avoid risk management mistakes.

Poor ethical behaviour can destroy a company’s reputation, but establishing a strong ethical programme can lay the foundation for improved conduct and business performance.

Nominations for the 2019 Non-Executive Director Awards, which aim to recognise NEDs at the top of their game, are now open—but just what does it take to be an asset to the board? As Paul Drechsler says, good NEDs are a ‘gift’.

How do leaders and organisations become resilient? Andrew Kakabadse considers how leaders can bounce back from mistakes and trauma.

Since the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the ensuing crisis, the global financial system is safer and more robust, with stronger governance and regulation. But there remain striking differences between the structure and governance of US and European banks, which only the next crisis will truly put to the test.

One of the most frequent mistakes boards make is failing to recognise the seriousness of human rights risks—but it isn’t the only hazard. Here are ten mistakes boards can avoid.

Does hormone replacement therapy (HRT) hold the answers to helping executives counter stress and act more effectively as they age? Nada and Andrew Kakabadse explore how testosterone and other supplements can support top team decision-making.

Recent guidance from the OECD provides a valuable resource for businesses seeking to operate responsibly, implement appropriate due diligence procedures and so support their own long-term success.

As cybercrime becomes a huge corporate risk, boards are under increasing pressure from regulators, clients and investors to safeguard data and protect against operational disruption. Here are ten ways boards can get on top of cybersecurity.

Board directors are entering a tough new era, with regulatory proposals to impose sanctions for directors who deliberately put their employees’ pensions at risk.

How can the boardroom drive technology change for the better? By adopting the use of a board portal, a digital transformation 'enabler', board leaders can be at the forefront of improved efficiency.

Companies are dealing with an avalanche of new compliance rules and requirements at an ever-increasing speed, and they must understand the costs of getting it both right and wrong.

The Brexit timetable causes ructions, cannabis is legalised in Canada, Japan's bitcoin is stung for security, and Italy sparks outrage among the Left.