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Cybersecurity, 5 August, 2019

Board preparation is key to fighting the ransomware threat

Board members must be clear on how their organisation’s data and IT infrastructure is being protected from the growing ransomware threat—and whether to pay up in the event of an attack.
Cybersecurity, 29 July, 2019

Ransomware attacks: what to do when the worst happens

With ransomware attacks on the rise among large organisations, boards must know how to prepare and react to give the business the best chance of recovery.
Cybersecurity, 9 July, 2019

Ransomware warning as cybercriminals target large companies

Experts highlight ransomware risk as cybercriminals attack listed forensics company Eurofins Scientific, with reports that a ransom was paid.
Financial risk, 3 July, 2019

Financial risk: questions the board should ask in uncertain times

Chairs and board members must understand their organisation's financial risk policy and hedging strategy to ensure that they can ask the right questions—and mitigate the risks posed by volatile financial markets.
Climate disclosures, 2 July, 2019

FRC calls for better reporting of climate-related risks

The UK regulator has added its voice to the growing chorus of organisations urging companies to improve their disclosure of climate-related risks.
Employee management, 1 July, 2019

Workforce Disclosure Initiative puts pressure on big names

Investor group ShareAction is targeting companies including Walmart, Rio Tinto and Coca-Cola to improve reporting on workforce issues.
Technology, 25 June, 2019

Cybersecurity: how to close the knowledge gap

The issue of cybersecurity has moved to the top of the boardroom agenda. But are boards doing the right things to stay one step ahead of criminals?
Reporting, 24 June, 2019

Climate reporting: TCFD urges companies to disclose data

While recent speeches by Philip Hammond and Mark Carney—and a Greenpeace protest—have helped to focus attention on climate reporting, a status report from the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures says more needs to be done.
Global business, 19 June, 2019

Greece tops list of most complex international jurisdictions

TMF Group’s Global Business Complexity Index ranks Greece the most difficult jurisdiction for international companies to do business in, with Brazil, Germany and China also in the top ten.
Risk management, 3 June, 2019

Climate change ‘is biggest risk factor for businesses’ say CEOs

Survey by KPMG highlights chief executives' growing concern over the impact of climate change, with 76% claiming their organisations' future growth depends on their ability to navigate the shift to a low-carbon economy.