Tag: Insights
How to succeed as a first-time CFO
The remit and responsibilities of the chief financial officer have changed, which can seem daunting for those entering the role.
How to embed an ethical culture
Business success depends on purpose—and therefore ethics—being the top item on any organisation’s board agenda.
How to prepare for conducting an internal investigation
Here are some key questions for board directors to consider in advance of embarking on an internal investigation.
How to prevent overboarding
Why it may be counterproductive to place a hard cap on the number of board positions a non-executive director can hold.
How to boost diversity of thought
Companies benefit from diverse workforces, but also from having the input of different opinions and ways of thinking.
Beware of cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies promised a freer marketplace but bring unforeseen exposure to economic, technological and security concerns.
Are you serious about cybersecurity?
Artificial intelligence chatbot hackers are just the latest in a long list of cyber threats, which are not going away any time soon.
Are boards losing control?
We need to ensure that regulations do not inappropriately reduce a board’s ability to take decisions in the best interests of the company.
How to integrate sustainability into financial decision-making
Proactive leadership and board commitment are essential to transform notions of sustainability into fiscally viable business decisions.
Don’t let reporting requirements lead to boilerplate disclosures
We must balance the need for disclosure of non-financial information so that it is sufficient, but still proportionate.