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Future of UK digital reporting

There is strong support for the continued development of digital reporting in the UK, according to

responses to an FRC discussion paper, Opportunities for Future UK Digital Reporting.

Ethics and Compliance programmes

The Maturity of Ethics and Compliance programmes remains variable according to a report from LRN. The Report, 2025 Global Study on Ethics & Compliance Program Maturity, reveals significant shortfalls in areas critical to long-term success, including cultural measurement, manager accountability and enforcement consistency.

Evolving CHRO role

The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) role in corporate management and governance is expanding as companies increasingly recognise the need for human capital expertise in business performance, risk management and value creation.

Chief AI Officers

Ransomware and the board

Board decisions in turbulent times

Kate Hodge considers a recent Governance/Board Effectiveness Guild webinar looking at how boards can act courageously to make the right decisions in turbulent times.

Controlling CEOs: Insight from hindsight

Michael Aldous and John D Turner argue for corporate governance reform based on the research they did for their new book about the rise and fall of British Captains of Industry.

The spirit of stewardship

Guy R Jubb says that the new UK Stewardship Code is a step in the right direction but argues that it needs courageous leadership to rekindle the spirit of stewardship.