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Tim PageECCT Act – an opportunity for governance professionals
Read moreBernadette Young welcomes the introduction of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, endorsing the forthcoming statutory powers and obligations to enhance data accuracy at Companies House and to address current gaps in UK incorporation controls.
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Tim PageMinute writing – an underestimated skill?
Read moreBoard minutes are an important management tool to ensure board decisions are clearly understood so they can be properly implemented. The skill of writing good minutes can be underestimated, however, which can lead to them not being given enough attention or resource.
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Tim PageComply or explain
Read moreIs shareholder engagement working effectively or is the approach often still too formulaic and lacking meaningful dialogue?
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Tim PageTime to speak up
Read moreThe increasing number and complexity of issues for which boards are accountable is leading to an increased reliance on the insights provided by governance professionals.
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Tim PageFair weather friends
Read moreShould the mismatch be reconsidered between the emphasis placed upon stakeholder interests in company law and the near complete absence of such factors under insolvency conditions?
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Tim PageChart your course
Read moreEffective delegation is a key part of governance frameworks and Bernadette Young in G+C magazine explains how organisations can create a diagrammatic representation of their governance processes to aid understanding and implementation.
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Tim PageGetting ahead
Read moreWith heightened shareholder expectations on ESG issues and TCFD climate-related disclosures set to be expanded to many more companies, obtaining a clear understanding of institutional investors’ evolving views and AGM voting policies and planning and implementing the targets, reporting and governance processes needed to comply with the TCFD requirements are just two of the priorities at this busy time of the year.
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adminLearning to adapt
Read moreIn light of the pandemic, how can businesses ensure their company secretarial teams are prepared for the future?
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adminOn-line networking
Read moreWith individuals connecting more online, how can you make sure you are still building the right relationships and getting the best out of it.