Reading Time: 3 minutes Introduction Are we taking AI seriously enough in considering its impact on corporate governance? It would be easy to miss the additional question which has appeared at the end of the current Corporate Governance Code (the Code) consultation. Where did it come from and who is thinking about it? As a reminder, the question is: […]
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Reading Time: 5 minutes Introduction Transformation of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is a strategic framework designed to reduce the country’s dependence on oil, diversify its economy, and develop public service sectors such as health, education, infrastructure, recreation, and tourism. Launched in April 2016 by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Vision 2030 is organized around
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Introduction In the dynamic landscape of modern business, one thing remains constant: the importance of continuous learning. As a Governance Professional or Company Secretary, the expectations and challenges you face are continually evolving. To stay ahead of the curve, it’s not enough to rest on your laurels; instead, you must engage in regular upskilling, coaching,
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Reading Time: 3 minutes As a seasoned investor, you understand it is essential to understand the nature of the business in which you invest but have you ever considered the liquidity of your shares and whether you’re doing enough to safeguard the long-term success of the company. This is especially important when investing in UK AIM-listed companies, as they
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Reading Time: 3 minutes As a Non-Executive Director (NED), it is important to have a good understanding of the business in which you sit on the board, as well as how the company goes to market. This knowledge can be crucial in providing valuable insight and guidance to the board and management team, and can help to ensure that
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Code for Sports Governance (the “CSG”) sets out the levels of transparency, diversity and inclusion, accountability and integrity that are required from those organisations who seek, and are in receipt of, UK Government and National Lottery funding from UK Sport and/or Sport England. So, putting the CSG into context, the UK Corporate Governance Code
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Reading Time: 4 minutes Governance Professionals spend a great deal of time working with directors and in board meetings. Most people in an organisation do not have this level of exposure or contact with the board and its operations. This is why those that are new to the boardroom, either as a presenter, attendee or potential new director, need
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Overview On 22 September 2022, the UK government published the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (the “Bill”). The Bill builds on the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 which was recently enacted. The Bill is part of the Government’s aims to tackle economic crime such as fraud and money laundering and improve corporate
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Reading Time: 5 minutes Corporate governance, believe it or not, is actually very simple. People tend not to say this out loud though, because a lot of careers rely on it remaining something of a mystery. However, anyone working in governance and being responsible for its application, need stakeholder buy-in. This means that de-mystifying governance and demonstrating practical application
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Reading Time: 5 minutes Assessing ChatGTP’s response to ‘What is Corporate Governance’ “Corporate governance is a term used to describe the systems, processes, and principles that govern the management of a company. It is a critical component of modern business practice and is designed to balance the interests of a company’s stakeholders and promote accountability, transparency, and fairness. The
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