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Board meeting practices and processes

A recent survey looks at whether, in response to the pandemic, any long-term changes are being made in board meeting practices, such as format (frequency and length), virtual meeting approaches, attendance and board papers.

AI oversight: a board issue

Audit committee focus 2022

New German CG Code

2022 AGMs: A snapshot of key trends

John Britton looks at what the likely key trends are for 2022 AGMs based on what happened in 2021, and in particular the use of new technology prompted by the pandemic.

Cyber-security matters

John Harte considers the steps boards must take to minimise the risk of costly cyber attacks.

A new approach?

Ian White suggests a new approach for non-execs and board decision-making which focuses more on a coaching basis rather than entirely on a detail-driven analysis of past results.