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Proxy season trends

During the proxy season, investors intensify their scrutiny and assess whether the board oversees strategy, appropriately manages risks and fosters a culture of integrity in the process of achieving its financial objectives effectively. A new report from BH Compliance looks at the five trends that are most likely to drive progress in the 2026 proxy season.

Third-Party Risk Management

A recent report from KPMG explores the latest trends, practices and challenges in Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM). It provides insights into how organisations are evolving their TPRM frameworks, adopting new technologies, using external providers, integrating risk functions and responding to regulatory and operational pressures.

The CEO's first year

The CEO’s First Year Isn’t a Victory Lap. It’s the Board’s Next Test from Spencer Stuart looks at common practices that the best boards use to oversee and support a new CEO. It also outlines five steps for boards to help a new CEO succeed during their first year and beyond.

Sustainability Reporting Standards

Impact of AI on governance models

Board practices - the good, the bad and the ugly

As part of a webinar presented by members of the Board Effectiveness Guild, Alex Cameron discusses the behaviours and practices that enable or inhibit a productive dynamic between executives and non-execs in corporate boards and Chris Stamp considers understanding the importance of the role of the SID.

Can I focus just say something?

Ian White looks at the importance of the introverted non-exec, how much value they can add to any board but how they – or their contribution – can often be overlooked.

A catalyst for evidence-led board evaluation

Sean O’Hare argues that Provision 29 of the 2024 UK Corporate Governance Code raises the bar for board accountability.