The aim of this guidance note is to assist boards in thinking about how to ensure they understand and weigh up the interests of their key stakeholders when taking strategic decisions. It identifies ten principles to guide the way boards approach these issues.

This guidance aims to equip governance professionals and boards to make virtual meetings as effective as possible, whilst being cognisant of any practical and legal issues which may arise.

Prior to the introduction of the Companies Act 2006 the register of members of a company was a public register. This guidance note explores proper and improper purpose to access a register of members now that The Act is in place.

This guidance note proposes outline terms of reference for the risk committee of a company seeking to comply fully with the UK governance requirements.

Rule 10.1 of the Takeover Code (the Code) and the associated notes consider the execution of acceptances during an offer and refer to the guidance published by the Institute.

In exceptional circumstances, the board may conclude that it is no longer appropriate to recommend or declare a dividend that is due to be put to shareholders for approval at the Annual General Meeting.

This guidance note defines good practice for board-level induction, and includes a range of helpful checklists and suggestions for those creating their own induction programmes for new directors.

This guidance is a response to that challenge, setting out a roadmap for those who want to provide their board with the very best information and insight.

Guidance on drawing up a schedule for matters reserved for the board, in line with the UK Corporate Governance Code – company secretarial terms of reference and example documents.