Board packs are an obvious example of a modern plague: information overload. It’s time to make them shorter – and make boards more effective as a result.
1 January 0001
Boards and committees
G+C Article
Private equity: Talking the Walker
It was often argued that a big advantage to private equity ownership was lower costs of compliance. But as the industry has grown and matured, robust governance has become a touchstone for investors.
1 January 0001
Audit and risk
G+C Article
Insurance: D&Oh dear
Are UK companies buying enough Directors & Officers liability insurance? Last year’s case involving British Home Stores offers some pointers for every business.
1 January 0001
Audit and risk
G+C Article
Technology: DORA: the explorer
Digital resilience is a key part of any financial organisation’s risk mitigation portfolio. Since January, it’s also been a must-have enshrined as EU regulation. Are we all up to speed?
1 January 0001
Audit and risk
G+C Article
Employment: Posts, practicality and pay gaps
Social media is a minefield for compliance – the more so after a recent appeal. Plus: a ruling on re-engagement; and a call for comments on pay reporting.
1 January 0001
Cross sector
G+C Article
Competition: Run DMCC: “walk this way”
The CMA’s new consumer enforcement powers under the DMCC Act promise to shake up enforcement of less-than-transparent online marketing practices. Run, don’t walk, to ensure compliance…
1 January 0001
Cross sector
G+C Article
Tax: Death and taxes
Company strategy and board member attitudes are often shaped by personal finance considerations, especially in family businesses. IHT changes are crystallising the issue.
1 January 0001
Cross sector
G+C Article
Advice: Dear Erika... CEO vs Chair
What do you do when the Chair starts sweating every news item and micromanaging the exec's decisions?
1 January 0001
Boards and committees
G+C Article
Core Partnership QQ: Quick question: emissions
Our straw poll of the big issues. This month: emissions reporting and management.