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Navigating UK Listing Rule Reforms: Lessons from Shein’s Prospective London IPO
20 January 2025
The UK is changing its listing rules to attract high-growth companies. These reforms aim to make the market more appealing while ensuring investor protection. Read more
The ESG Implications of Big Tech
13 January 2025
The government’s recent announcement that it will build more data centres highlights the demand for technological infrastructure. As data centres expand, the discussion around their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) implications grows. Read more
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
