Governance

• The board: 'Think the unthinkable' to manage serious risks

  Directors have a duty to ask tough questions and challenge all assumptions, according to Simon Laffin, FCMA, CGMA.

• How board diversity improves culture and performance

  FRC research suggests that more diverse boards lead to improved decision-making on risk, resilience, and strategy.

• 6 pressing governance trends that CFOs need to know about

  A report on corporate governance trends in 2021 suggests CFOs’ remit has expanded further.

• Consultation begins on UK audit, corporate governance proposals

  Proposals include creation of a new regulatory body and new reporting obligations for auditors and directors.

• FRC issues advice to improve companies’ ‘comply or explain’ reporting

  The UK’s Financial Reporting Council issued advice for companies on how to report transparently and effectively when departing from parts of the UK Corporate Governance Code.

• Viability, risk, diversity come under FRC spotlight

  The UK regulator made recommendations on company reporting in its most recent assessment of UK corporate governance.

• Proxy advisers: What is the proper role?

  Board directors and management accountants should be aware of pressure from proxy advisers when setting executive compensation.

• 4 key concerns keeping directors up at night

  Find out how boards of directors can tackle the top four concerns that a survey found keep directors up at night.

• Factoring cyber risk into internal audit process

  Many companies are neglecting to assess vulnerabilities, a global survey shows. Experts offer advice to shore up cyber risks.

• FRC emphasises ethics in UK corporate governance

  The FRC released corporate governance principles that put more emphasis on boards’ promoting an ethical corporate culture.

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