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Expanding audit committee role

Recent and ongoing changes to the business and risk environment have resulted in an increased role for the audit committee in the UK, according to a recent survey.

Global integrity

Overall, integrity standards are improving; however, corporate misconduct appears to be on the rise, according to the EY Global Integrity Report.

HKEX governance amendments

Deprioritising decarbonisation

Gender diversity stalls across Russell 3000 boards …

… Whereas in Singapore

G is key

Lesley Stephenson interviews new ICGN CEO Jen Sisson about the future of the organisation as it heads towards its 30th anniversary in 2025.

Maximising mindset

Patrick Dunne looks at how directors can add significant value by going beyond mere effective oversight and maximising the value and impact of their organisations.

Risk, dissent and decision-making (part II)

In the second article based on a recent webinar, Alex Cameron explores what enables a board to address risk effectively and what behaviours can inhibit meaningful risk discussions. Ian White then discusses how boards can increase the level of constructive challenge in these sorts of conversations.