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Introduction Are we taking AI seriously enough in considering its impact on corporate governance? It would be easy to miss the additional …
Introduction What is a Board Effectiveness Review? A Board Effectiveness Review is an assessment process that seeks to evaluate the performance and …
Introduction Transformation of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia\\\’s Vision 2030 is a strategic framework designed to reduce the country\\\’s dependence …
Introduction In the dynamic landscape of modern business, one thing remains constant: the importance of continuous learning. As a Governance Professional or …
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Introduction While it is true that directors are often concerned with factors such as their reputation, salary, and financial performance, it is …
Manchester City FC\\\’s Crisis: Financial Irregularities, Governance Issues, and the Implications for Football Introduction Manchester City FC, a club revered worldwide, has …
Introduction As the calendar turns to June, rainbow-coloured logos splash across social media and company websites in a deluge of corporate enthusiasm …
Introduction Board directors play a critical role in overseeing the strategic direction and overall performance of a company. Traditionally, these directors have …
Introduction On Saturday 27th May 2023 Luton Town Football Club defeated Coventry City 6-5 on penalties to win the Sky Bet Championship …
Incorporation is the process of a business registering as limited company. This means the company becomes its own legal entity with a …
Social Contract – an agreement, governing the behaviour of individuals and organisations. In our view the governance framework is the Board’s social …
Boardroom decisions can have broad ramifications, affecting shareholders, stakeholders, local communities, and wider society. To ensure effective decision-making, directors need to be …
The role of non-executive directors (NEDs) has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years, with some questioning whether they are worth the …
As a seasoned investor, you understand it is essential to understand the nature of the business in which you invest but have …
As a Non-Executive Director (NED), it is important to have a good understanding of the business in which you sit on the …
Introduction Section 414(1) of the Companies Act 2006 (the “Act”) requires that “A company\\\’s annual accounts must be approved by the board …
The Code for Sports Governance (the “CSG”) sets out the levels of transparency, diversity and inclusion, accountability and integrity that are required …
Governance Professionals spend a great deal of time working with directors and in board meetings. Most people in an organisation do not …
Overview On 22 September 2022, the UK government published the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (the “Bill”). The Bill builds on …
Corporate governance, believe it or not, is actually very simple. People tend not to say this out loud though, because a lot …
What is the role of the board of directors of a private company and how does that affect the powers/authority of the …
Assessing ChatGTP’s response to ‘What is Corporate Governance’ “Corporate governance is a term used to describe the systems, processes, and principles that …
Legal actions against individual Board Directors are rare. ClientEarth’s claim against the Directors of Shell plc filed at the High Court last …
A board should ensure that there is a robust process of verification in place prior to the release of information. This will …
Why you should never use an incorporation company to set up your organisation Incorporation is the process of a business registering as …
Busy but not productive Everyone is busy and being busy is probably what made you successful in the first place. All your …
Can you remember one of the largest accounting frauds in American history? Worldcom was one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies with …
The Financial Times recently published an article by Brian Cheffins, professor of corporate law at the University of Cambridge, advocating for the …
It’s common for organisations to get ‘stuck’ looking for suitable directors for their subsidiary boards and often they resort to appointing senior …
The role of the Company Secretary is that of a governance professional who is responsible for organising effective meetings, ensuring information flows …
The Prince of Wales Charitable Trust was recently reported to have received £3m in Fortnum & Mason carrier bags from a Qatari …
In May 2022, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) published their response to 2021 White Paper on audit and …
Every business is exposed to risk, whether its reputational, health and safety, financial as well as the many you cannot see or …
It’s easy to think that bullying only takes place in a school environment or just effects those who are less able to …
Many organisations with an international presence struggle to oversee and manage risk in their corporate entities (companies, partnerships etc). While many organisations …
The real cause of the Theranos collapse – it’s not what you might think In January 2022, Elizabeth Holmes, founder and CEO …
Our Marketing Executive, Hayley Goodhew, has always been passionate about wellbeing and mental health. While we were very busy during World Wellbeing …
The recent Netflix documentary “Downfall” shed light on the tragedy of the two crashes of the Boeing 737 Max aircraft in the …
The Quadruple bottom line – what is it and why does it matter? Profitability or the ‘bottom line’ used to be society’s …
The King IV Code (‘Code’) is an important South African corporate governance code which adopts an inclusive approach and was first introduced …
The board of any company about to embark on a major transformation or project always needs to do one thing: prepare. Doing …
What is Modern Slavery? In the UK, Modern slavery is the term used to describe any form of slavery under the Modern …
The board of any company about to embark on a major transformation or project always needs to do one thing: prepare. Doing …
Corporate Governance is firmly established in the corporate world, indeed, for many companies it is mandatory. All companies use some form of …
On 10 December 2018 a new corporate governance code, The Wates Corporate Governance Principles for Large Private Companies, was launched. The principles …
The Seven Principles underpinning Public Life In 1994 John Major, the then Prime Minister, announced the establishment of a Committee on Standards …
Is it safe to speak up? What do the recent racism claims within English cricket show us about the value of good …
The past 18 months have seen tremendous changes in all aspects of work and life. As we enter the post-pandemic landscape, the …
The Code for Sports Governance (the “SG Code”) was originally launched in October 2016 and became mandatory for those organisations seeking Government …
Launched in 2005, and subsequently refined and reissued, the Charity Governance Code establishes a framework of principles that will help charities of …
Having recently attended the CGI Charity Governance Summit, some thoughts have come to mind about what the charity sector can learn from …
Business governance company scoops Most Promising New Business award at \\\’magical\\\’ Chamber of Commerce ceremony. A company which specialises in business governance …
In November 2020, Beyond Governance qualified for B-Corp Status, joining more than 4,000 Certified B Corporations across 77 countries and 153 industries, …
Many companies concentrate their efforts on parent company governance and ignore the subsidiaries within the group. For international groups governance can be …
The articles of association (“Articles”) are the governing rule book of the Company. A regular review of your company’s Articles ensures that …
Beyond Governance wowed judges at the 2020/2021 London and South East Prestige Awards, winning Governance Solution Specialists of the Year. The London …
The term \\\”Corporate Governance\\\” is familiar to most people but what does it mean to your business? Simply put, corporate governance is …
Beyond Governance wowed judges at the 2020/2021 National Business Women’s Awards and scooped the Best New Business Silver Award! Shortlisted in three …
Beyond Governance, a Certified B Corp, has been named a Best for the World™ B Corp in recognition of its exemplary performance …
Beyond Governance is delighted to announce its partnership with the Chartered Governance Institute UK and Ireland (the Institute). The Institute assures world …
Have you responded to the BEIS consultation paper yet? This is a consultation that will frame the role of the new regulator, …
Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity or DEI is currently one of the most talked about business and social discussion points. Various reports and …
Sandy-Lee is passionate about inclusion and equality and shares the lessons she has learnt over the last 15 months as a D&I …
People find minute writing difficult. That’s because it is. Producing “good” minutes is hard and time consuming. It’s a skill and must …
Ransomware is malicious software which blocks access to a computer system, sometimes with a threat to publish data, until a ransom is …
You planted your acorn years ago, you\\\’ve spent years caring for it and watching it grow and now your business is the …
The recent pandemic has only sharpened investor understanding of the unpredictability of risks that companies can face in any given year. These …
Article originally written by Beyond Governance for Cytec Solutions – a leading provider of efficient management solutions. Elevating the role of the …
Company secretaries are often seen as enablers – after all if you want something done, best to ask a busy person, right? …
Today marks International Women\\\’s Day 2021 and its #choosetochallenge campaign that calls out gender bias and inequality. In celebration of this, we …
Beyond Governance is delighted to announce its international partnership with Dhir & Dhir Associates, a full-service Indian law firm founded in 1993 …
Gone are the days when Company Secretarial (Cosec) teams were seen as pure diary managers for meetings and agenda and minute drafters. …
\”The first rule of succession planning is that we don\’t talk about succession planning.\” An outdated view you might think, but a …
At Beyond Governance, we strive to enable organisations to rise above the minimum standards prescribed by law. This desire to drive change …
Employees are your greatest asset and your biggest threat. You rely on them to grow the business and achieve your goals but, …
When no one knows when it’s safe to drive. There is paralysis and indecision, and the flow of traffic slows down. Good governance enables …
If given the choice between doing a positive action for the environment or one which is hugely detrimental, most of us would …
Staying competitive is a key consideration for any business leader. Expansion into India may already be in your business plan but if …
“Purpose doesn’t make decisions easy; it makes them clear.” Roy Spence 79% of business leaders surveyed by PwC believe that an organisation’s …
Beyond Governance is pleased to announce our partnership with BWW Recruitment, a market leading recruitment consultancy specialising in company secretarial and corporate …
Pay is a taboo subject and yet is for many of us the key reason for why we work; whether it be …
If you have a December year end, this month and the next are usually spent annual report drafting, reviewing and redrafting. Some …
Back in July, we wrote an article on the changes introduced by the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act which provided temporary relief …
This year we made the decision to apply for a B Corporation certification (\’B Corp\’). For those of you not in the …
Whatever happens after this pandemic, one thing is for sure; online/virtual meetings are here to stay. So, let’s get everyone up to …
Corporate Governance solution providers, Beyond Governance, announces its partnership with international cyber security experts, 1600 Cyber. Upgrading the Cyber-Corporate Governance Connection in …
When preparing for an upcoming Board meeting and having a pack of papers waiting to be read, I can understand why most …
Despite everything, 2020 has been a year of success at Beyond Governance What a year 2020 has been! We hired our first …
‘Corporate governance is the unsung hero of a great organisation. When it’s good you barely notice it’s there, but when it’s poor …
79% of business leaders surveyed by PwC believe that an organisation’s purpose is central to business success, yet only 34% said it …
How to avoid the pitfalls of ultimate responsibility Friday saw news that the chief executive of Rio Tinto, Jean-Sébastien Jacques, had stepped …
…battling inequality of opportunity for girls to realise their full potential… Corporate Governance solution providers, Beyond Governance, announces its partnership with charity, …
How do you provide oversight while not being in a business full time? Five months in and a generation of business leaders …
How do you provide oversight while not being in a business full time? This is a constant challenge many Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) …
Temporary and permanent measures. The long-awaited Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 is now in place but what does it mean for …
Inclusion, Culture and Governance Diversity and inclusion are widely debated subjects, and rightly so. Many of us know, intuitively, that varied and …
As we teeter on the precipice of the sharpest recession on record according to the Bank of England, it will be critical …
As many of you will have seen, the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) turned 25 last week. It was set up as an …
Accountability is vital for your company’s success, after all “it’s the glue that ties commitment to the result” as Bob Proctor, author …
Any business owner wants their business to come across as a vibrant, buzzing place, which operates successfully with creation taking place left, …
Now more than ever, non-executive board members can help executive directors cope with providing clear leadership at a time of crisis. It …
With additional stresses and strains facing UK business, choosing the right path can be difficult. From our experience helping all types of …
When did you last review your risk register? Crises are inevitable, some are preventable, and many can be mitigated through good governance. …
When did you last review your risk register? Crises are inevitable, some are preventable, and many can be mitigated through good governance. …
Over and above our financial calendar and legal responsibilities it’s important not to lose sight of what is happening in the financial …
Beyond Governance has been at the forefront of establishing the correct AGM procedures since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, and now …
This week we chatted with Jason Bullock, CEO of Numerous, a digital tech company. Numerous has created a consumer data platform where …
Whatever happens after this pandemic, one thing is for sure; online and virtual meetings are here to stay. So let’s get everyone …
Clarity provided on AGM guidance. Whilst we are expecting government guidance on virtual AGMs soon this has not yet been confirmed. As …
We understand how important key information is when looking for direction. With this in mind, we have prepared a series of guides …
Beyond Governance, a leading corporate governance practice, announces the appointment of Lisa Attenborough to its board as a non-executive director from today. …
Self reflections from Erika Percival, entrepreneur and founder of Beyond Governance. Life teaches you lessons that help you grow if you’re receptive …
“You can’t manage what you don’t measure” and “culture eats strategy for breakfast” – the two quotes used to open the debate …
Bad governance gets its fair share of press coverage – and rightly so – when there’s a governance failure in a large …
The legal profession is the latest in a long line of industries facing up to bullying, sexual harassment and other wrong doing. …