Tag: Ukraine
CEOs under fire: the psychology of leaders in a warzone
The business world expects bosses to perform under pressure, not under fire. How are corporate leaders in Ukraine dealing with the crisis?
News round-up: this week in governance
The Big Four leave Russia; Apple investors call for “civil rights audit”; UK firms aim for gender parity; and trend grows for four-day weeks.
MHP chair offers a case study in crisis leadership in Ukraine
John Rich is co-ordinating MHP’s distribution drivers throughout the country: “If we fail the biggest distribution of food in Ukraine fails.”
‘The most important topic we discuss is the safety of our people’
Ukrainian firms are facing huge operational challenges, as well as responsibilities to their employees and the economy of their country.
UK and EU regulation differences deepen complexity of sanctions
Difficulty of due diligence on sanctions intensifies, as a host of companies around the world withdraw from Russian investments.
Experts urge vigilance on cybersecurity amid Russian invasion of Ukraine
UK and US cybersecurity agencies are among the specialists recommending that companies “bolster their defences” against cyber attacks.
Business concern over cyber attacks rises in wake of Ukraine conflict
Geopolitical uncertainty is leading firms to boost their defences against cyber attacks. But true digital resilience is a continuous process.
UK sanctions on Russia reveal risk of complex corporate structures
Lawyers say extra layers in corporate structures, such as special purpose vehicles, are making due diligence on sanctions more difficult.
New company law introduced in Ukraine
A new law on limited and additional liability companies has been adopted in Ukraine, which aims to bring the country a step closer to harmonisation of its legislation with the EU’s regulations.