On Wednesday 14 January, 12.30–13.30 (GMT), join our webinar with Radojka Miljevic, Chair of the Code’s steering group, as we explore the newly refreshed Charity Governance Code. She will share insights into how the refresh was achieved, why behaviours are now central to the framework, and how charities can use the Code to inspire new reflections on what good governance looks like in practice.

Co Sec in Paradise – the life of a company secretary from the East of England now working in Bermuda. Join us to gain an insight into the life and times of a company secretary who trained and worked in the misty fields of the East of England before moving to follow a career in professional services in the sunshine of Bermuda!

On 11 May 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) issued a letter to chief executive officers and branch managers of depositaries setting out the findings of its thematic review of depositaries’ obligations to assess, both at appointment and on an ongoing basis, the risks associated with a fund and its fund management company (FMC).

Join LawDeb corporate secretarial experts Nicky Lambourne and Paul Tenconi for our popular session asking the key question regarding the Failure to Prevent Fraud offences: what do we do now? You will be presented and asked to resolve a hypothetical and evolving situation of a company undergoing a severe Failure to Prevent Fraud offence, covering reasonable procedures defence under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act and directors' duties under the Companies Act. This extended session will dive deeper into your responsibilities as a company secretary, giving you more chances to test your skills live while learning from others in a safe, hypothetical context.

Two EU legislative acts relating to digital operational resilience in the financial industry were recently published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Our launch event looks at ‘What is AI and what does it mean for boards and senior management?’

This course provides a practical, accessible introduction to AI and Generative AI, helping governance and Secretariat professionals confidently understand how AI is transforming decision-making, information management, and risk oversight, and engage effectively in boardroom discussions.

Designed for those on the journey to becoming a Chartered Governance Professional, our Corporate Governance study text provides the knowledge and skills necessary for a company secretary or governance professional to act as chief adviser to the board and other stakeholders and as the facilitator for systematic application of good governance practices.

On 30 August 2024, the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications published the General Scheme for the National Cyber Security Bill 2024 (CSB).