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A Controversial Shift: The PSR's U-Turn on Fraud Refunds and Its Legal Implications
16 December 2024
The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) recently decided to reduce the maximum compensation limit for victims of payment fraud from £415,000 to £85,000, sparking significant controversy and criticism. Read more
Governance North: Key Lessons on Resilience
09 December 2024
Professor Andrew Kakabadse’s report for the Institute, Building trust through governance: the role of the company secretary, identified resilience as one of the key traits of successful governance professionals. Read more
How do you renew your board?
03 December 2024
This article highlights how to reappoint or re-elect a director to the board. Read more
How do you design the composition of your board?
18 November 2024
Loretto Leavy and Ruth Sealy from the University of Exeter Business School have been conducting research to understand better behavioural dynamics on boards and how behavioural dynamics processes can drive positive change. This article highlights how to design the composition of your board. Read more
A new Era for Corporate Governance in the UK
12 November 2024
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) marks a significant milestone in the UK’s efforts to combat economic crime and enhance corporate transparency. Read more
When should companies voice their views on environmental, social and political issues?
12 November 2024
Should companies speak out about difficult social, political or environmental topics? If so, when? What does it mean for a company to ‘take a stand’?. Read more
