Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Flash Report August 2, 2021 Are Bad Actors Looking to Cause Corporate Havoc with Disinformation? Bogus Whistleblower Complaints Are Making the Rounds “Misinformation” and “disinformation” have long been mainstays in the political arena, the climate change debate and even in the public discourse over COVID-19 vaccines. Misinformation represents information that is wrong, a challenge every business must deal with from time to time, whether in the press, analyst communications, social media, discussions at government levels, or other venues.… Newsletter September 10, 2021 Ransomware: Analysing Risk and Protecting Critical Assets Ransomware is a current threat many people are struggling to understand and manage. Amid the headlines and uncertainty, how can the board respond strategically? Reputation damage, hefty ransoms and business continuity are all concerns with ransomware. But the core of the conversation is about the potential loss of intellectual property and customer information and the specter of unpleasant… Newsletter April 17, 2020 COVID-19: Paradigm Shift in the Boardroom The global COVID-19 pandemic is a different experience from other catastrophic events like the September 11, 2001 attacks and the 2007-2008 global financial crisis. It is spawning new thinking in all quarters, especially in boardrooms. It’s been several weeks since coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) truly captured everyone’s attention across the globe. But with new developments almost hourly,… Newsletter April 17, 2020 COVID-19: Paradigm Shift in the Boardroom (An Expanded Discussion) The discussion below is a more complete coverage, including examples, of the topic addressed in Issue 127 of Board Perspectives: Risk Oversight and on NACD/BoardTalk.The global COVID-19 pandemic is a different experience from other catastrophic events like the September 11, 2001 attacks and the 2007-2008 global financial crisis. It is spawning new thinking in all quarters,… Whitepaper August 13, 2024 Regulations and Demand for Accountability Set the Tone for the Future of ESG Disclosures In recent years, increasing pressures from a variety of stakeholders have combined to drive companies toward more sustainable practices in their business operations and greater transparency. The real game-changer, however, has been the proliferation of recent global environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting regulations, which require a level of reporting far above the voluntary… Newsletter December 15, 2022 Sustainability and the Board’s Governance Role Global research indicates that companies in North America are less committed to environmental, social and governance (ESG) engagement than those in Europe and Asia-Pacific. What steps should boards seeking to improve their ESG engagement take? Infographic May 8, 2023 Infographic | COSO ESG Guidance Webinar: Internal Control Over ESG Operations, Compliance & Reporting The Committee of Sponsoring Organisations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) recently released interpretive guidance for organisations about designing, evaluating and achieving effective internal control over sustainability reporting (ICSR) using COSO’s globally recognised Internal Control — Integrated Framework (ICIF), developed in 2013. The intended outcome is to build trust and confidence in… Newsletter March 9, 2023 A Director’s Responsibility to the CEO Today’s unprecedented pace of disruptive innovation in the market and conflicting demands of multiple stakeholders are creating relentless pressure on the CEO. Is the board contributing to the CEO’s performance and ability to function? So, what should board members do to fulfill their responsibilities to shareholders as they assist the CEO in facing the business realities of today — and tomorrow… Blogs April 28, 2022 U.K. Supervisory Authorities and Basel Committee Refine Operational Resilience Approaches, Align on Expectations for Firms Several Key Policies Take Effect March 31, 2022 On March 29, 2021, the Bank of England (BoE), the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a series of policy statements to both refine and finalise their approach to operational resilience for financial services firms. Almost concurrent with the release of the policy statements, the Basel Committee on… Newsletter November 8, 2023 Board Risk Oversight in the Age of Disruption In these disruptive times, how should boards discharge their duty of care and duty of oversight with respect to risk when the models to follow aren’t clear? Is the board’s risk oversight process fit for purpose in today’s dynamic environment?Board engagement with risk and how it is managed has been a topic of interest for many years. While risk has always been present in every business, the… Load More
