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Inflation – are we there yet?
In this article Ruffer discusses the number of companies raising prices in the US which are at a 35 year high
12 July 2021
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Finance
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Governance 2021: The Next Chapter - My three key takeaways
In this article Victoria Penrice, CGIUKI President discusses the key takeaways she gained from this year's virtual conference.
9 July 2021
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The wonders of AI
In this article Maria Brookes discusses the applications, concerns and opportunities that surround AI and big data.
1 July 2021
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AI
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Tackling inequality to achieve boardroom diversity
In this article Maria Brookes discusses the joint statement from the five UK Sports Councils and how the review findings about lack of diversity echo similar concerns in boardrooms.
28 June 2021
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Sport
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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How modern governance meets the ESG imperative
In this article Diligent discusses the shift of priorities for boards towards ESG concerns.
23 June 2021
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ESG
Law, regulation and compliance
Corporate
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More information, more often: why digitisation is essential to modern governance
In this article Diligent discusses how rapid advances in technology and other factors have led to a digital transformation in business.
16 June 2021
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Technology and AI
Purpose and Strategy
Company secretarial practice
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Powering digital transformation with modern governance
As the pandemic unfolded and home working became mandatory, boards and legal departments were forced to rapidly implement digital alternatives. To respond to these diverse pressures, boards have had to work faster.
16 May 2021
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ESG
Technology and AI
Purpose and Strategy
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Why employee share ownership must form part of the post-COVID-19 economic recovery
The Social Market Foundation (SMF) has been undertaking new research into employee share ownership in the UK. ProShare, the sponsors of the research, hosted a launch event for our report on 4 May 2021.
29 April 2021
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Employee Share Ownership
Finance and accounting
Law, regulation and compliance
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Government’s response to the Law Commission report on technical issues in charity law
In this blog, Louise Thomson FCG, former Head of Policy (NFP) at CGIUKI, outlines some of the key recommendations presented by the Law Commission.
22 April 2021
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Charity (NFP)
Charity
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A crisis in personal liability protection for board members?
We discuss the issue of personal liability protection for directors and how it has steadily climbing up boardroom agendas over the last year.
20 April 2021
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Law, regulation and compliance
Finance and accounting
Reporting
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ESG and Brexit
In 2018, the EU set out a clear action plan for sustainable economic growth. The EU’s objective is to maintain growth without creating problems for future generations due to depleting resources or environmental crises, such as climate change.
15 April 2021
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ESG
Law, regulation and compliance
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ESG Rating schemes: Which to target, and how to do well
A lot of time and effort can go into responding to ESG rating schemes. How do you know which one(s) to focus your efforts on, and what can you do to increase your company’s score?