In times of rapid change, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, writes Sara Drake CEO of CGIUKI. Yet, amid this complexity, one thing remains constant: the need for good governance.

Of general interest to all members.

Read the Legislation and Regulation update in the Irish Agenda on Winter ready? New energy performance of buildings regulations. In July 2022, the European Union (Energy Performance of Buildings) Regulations 2022 (the 2022 Regulations) were published.

We are now just weeks away from announcing the winners of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland’s Awards for 2021.

In the Spring budget the rate of national insurance was cut from 10 to 8%. This 2p cut in national insurance was the main event as the Chancellor sought to change the narrative of being the government of high taxes

The CGIUKI 2023 Awards are fast approaching, with the event taking place on the 20 November at InterContinental London Park Lane. We sat down with some of our judges to get their perspectives on governance and the awards themselves.

Even without the broadening of the application of s172 of the Companies Act 2006, the power and reach of social media and the interconnectedness of societies as a consequence of globalisation has given all organisations the cause to reflect on their operational models, values and priorities.

Annual reports seem to be getting longer, but do more pages necessarily equate to more value? Perhaps this is one of those situations when less is more.

In November 2024, The Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) published Guidance on its expectations for applicants seeking authorisation from the Central Bank to operate as a regulated firm (Cross Sectoral Guidance).