Contents

Achieving sustained success

Whole-business thinking and regular self-assessment is critical to achieving long-term success, according to a revised standard from the BSI on achieving sustained success.

Implementing ethics and compliance

Investors’ thirst for ESG information

Revised Japanese Governance Code

New regulations for pay ratios

Pressure to compromise ethical standards

A new survey from the IBE explores the latest evolution and trends in employee perceptions of ethics in the workplace in Europe. It identifies what organisations are doing on the front line and provides valuable insights and guidance on how to create and sustain a culture of integrity at work.

The 21st century company secretary

Tracey Brady shares her views on what makes a good company secretary and the benefits they can bring to a business.

Evaluating Board Reviews

Philip Sidney looks at the findings of a Lintstock review commissioned by the APPCGG into the current position of board evaluations 15 years on.

Governance of large private UK companies

Vanessa Jones takes a detailed look at the new Wates Principles on the governance of large private companies in the UK which the FRC issued for consultation last month.