Plans to abolish councils of governors at NHS foundation trusts, largely unnoticed within the wider reform agenda, have sparked questions over future accountability and the mechanisms that will replace a long-established system of local oversight.

Charley Addison is a Manager in Fund Administration. In this comment article, she reflects on how pursuing a career in international finance and administration exceeded her expectations, and why the IFA qualifications helped her gain the knowledge and confidence to grow into a confident industry professional.

Uncertainty has brought governance into the foreground. Experience from Mauritius and the UK shows why strong governance, built on professional capability and leadership, is essential to trust, confidence and long-term success.

English football has entered a decisive new chapter. The governance of the national game has been fundamentally reshaped, introducing the most significant regulatory reforms in a generation.