It is estimated that high-level fraud costs the global economy over US$5trn every year. What can be done to prevent corporate crimes?

More age diversity, researchers say, could reduce “groupthink” and lead to “more critical judgment of management’s decisions and actions”.

The pressures of the Covid-19 crisis are leading companies around the world to compromise ethical standards, researchers warn.

The Financial Conduct Authority sees a rise in the number of cases brought to its attention by whistleblowers, and awaits its first case involving the new Senior Managers and Certification regime.

Board of advertising agency WPP appoints independent counsel to investigate alleged misconduct by founder and CEO Sir Martin Sorrell.

According to research, most whistleblowers raise the alarm by first approaching their boss or senior managers. However, if they then turn to regulators, it’s a clear sign that management has failed to listen.

Former easyJet CFO Chris Walton steps up to interim chairman at the IoD, as it looks to move on following an investigation into chairwoman Lady Barbara Judge.

What began as a response to corporate scandal, corporate governance is making great strides in driving leadership accountability in Europe—but it’s still a work in progress, with views and policies differing considerably.

EU member states have until 9 June 2018 to implement the Trade Secrets Directive, which aims to standardise the national laws in EU countries against the unlawful acquisition, disclosure and use of trade secrets.

Ethical leadership can help avoid corporate crises if it is embraced by boards that are increasingly less tolerant of reputational risk.