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Chartered Governance Institute publishes Code of Practice for board reviewers
21 July 2023
London, 21 July 2023 –The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) has launched a Code of Practice, which will be underpinned by an accreditation framework, to support effective board performance reviews. Read more
Chartered Governance Institute responds to announcement of UK Corporate Governance code consultation document
24 May 2023
London, 24 May 2023 – The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) welcomes the Financial Reporting Council (FRC)’s consultation on proposed amendments to the UK Corporate Governance Code. Read more
Chartered Governance Institute responds to announcement of new Football Regulator and governance code for football clubs
24 February 2023
London, 24 February 2023 – Commenting on the announcement of a new Football Regulator by Stuart Andrew, MP, Minister for Sport, The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) said:. Read more
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland comments on the selection process for the Chair of the BBC
24 January 2023
The question arises once again of the strange blindness of some of those in public office to the recognition and disclosure of actual or potential conflicts of interest. Read more
UK Sports Councils underline commitment to governance with five-year investment into the Sports Governance Academy
01 December 2022
Delivered by the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland, the Sports Governance Academy has received further long-term investment of £1.8m to run from December 2022 – December 2027. Read more
Chartered Governance Institute responds to financial failure of Wasps and Worcester rugby clubs
30 November 2022
London, 25 November 2022 – Commenting on the DCMS select committee special evidence session into the state of rugby union since the collapse of Wasps and Worcester rugby clubs, The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) said:. Read more
Boards retreating from good practice developed during Covid-19 says The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland
02 November 2022
A new report out today from The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGI) and the Centre for Synchronous Leadership (CSL) has revealed that many boards have not maintained effective governance practices developed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more
Chartered Governance Institute responds to Annual General meeting guidance from the Financial Reporting Council
21 July 2022
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has released new guidance for listed companies to enhance effective shareholder participation when planning and conducting AGMs. This is the first time the FRC has published specific guidance on the topic. Read more
Chancellor’s review of the Company Share Option Plan is welcome, but a piecemeal approach misses a better opportunity to reform employee share plans, says ProShare
29 March 2022
Responding to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, ProShare – the voice of UK employee share ownership (ESO) – is calling for a comprehensive review of all tax-advantaged employee share plans rather than the piecemeal approach proposed. Read more
CGIUKI responds to publication of ‘Schools, opportunity for all’ white paper
28 March 2022
Commenting on publication today of the Department for Education’s ‘Schools, opportunity for all’ white paper on the reform of academy trusts, Louise Thomson, NFP Policy Lead at The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) said:. Read more
