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UK Sports Councils underline commitment to governance with five-year investment into the Sports Governance Academy
Delivered by the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland, the Sports Governance Academy has received further long-term investment of £1.8m to run from December 2022 – December 2027.


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Chartered Governance Institute responds to announcement of UK Corporate Governance code consultation document
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) welcomes the Financial Reporting Council (FRC)’s consultation on proposed amendments to the UK Corporate Governance Code

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Revised Stewardship Code good news for asset owners, but asset managers will need effective monitoring to avoid a tick-box approach, says The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland has today welcomed the publication by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) of the UK Stewardship Code 2020 (the Code), believing that the revised version reflects the changing needs of asset owners and public expectations. The governance body believes, however, that the increased focus on reporting to asset owners may have an impact on the quality and quantity of engagement with companies and the emphasis on ESG issues risks provoking more ‘policy statements’ than the ‘outcomes and effectiveness’ focus recommended by the Kingman review. The FRC and its successor will need to monitor asset manager reporting and activity to ensure that this is not the case, the Institute stresses.

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New guidance for charities about virtual and hybrid AGMs published today
ICSA: The Chartered Governance Institute and leading charity lawyers VWV have today published a practical ‘how to’ guide for charities approaching their first virtual or hybrid annual general meeting (AGM) as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing measures. The guidance is predominantly for charitable companies limited by guarantee (CLGs) and charitable incorporate organisations (CIOs) and relates to the flexibilities extended to charities by the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (CIGA) until 30 March 2021.

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Review shows charity trustees want clearer, simpler guidance about reporting
ICSA: The Chartered Governance Institute has today published the findings of a survey of charity trustees in the UK and Republic of Ireland which shows that there is a considerable desire for there to be clearer and simpler guidance about reporting. The survey also reflects some level of concern that reporting requirements are too long and complicated for a non-financial trustee.

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Investment markets outlook for 2020: The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland - Isle of Man branch event
The new decade is set to herald the start of a new chapter for the European Union with the UK scheduled to leave on 31 January 2020. With that and rising tensions in the Middle East, 2020 could prove to be an unsettling time for the world’s investment markets. In light of this, The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland has organised a lunchtime talk entitled ‘What does 2020 hold for investment markets?’ to offer insight into what the year might have in store.


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Guidance about virtual board meetings issued by The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland has published guidance about virtual board meetings, which aims to help companies struggling with the impact of COVID-19. Drafted in conjunction with Lorraine Young Board Advisory Services, the guidance highlights the key points to bear in mind so that companies can use virtual meetings to good effect while the ban on public meetings is in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus.