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Sacha Sadan: ESG is now mainstream
27 July 2018
Sacha Sadan FCIS, director of corporate governance at Legal & General Investment Management, talks about why ESG issues are more than a passing fad. Read more...
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The Wates principles: Supporting governance in private companies
27 July 2018
As the regulatory gaze turns onto the country’s large private companies, the new Wates governance principles offer a framework for reporting. Read more...
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Moving disability up the governance agenda
25 July 2018
With disability affecting 15% of the world’s population, forward-thinking organisations are already building a more inclusive future. Read more...
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A guide to better board reporting
25 July 2018
New guidance to refine the flow of information to the board and transform decision making. Read more...
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David Lock: The importance of serving with integrity
25 July 2018
The master of the WCCSA discusses his time helping to rebuild higher education systems after conflict in Iraq and Libya, and the work of the WCCSA in supporting the company secretarial profession. Read more...
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For charities, digital offers both opportunity and risk
25 July 2018
But there is a wealth of guidance available to help. Read more...
Is the plug about to be pulled on the gig economy?
25 July 2018
Pimlico Plumbers’ case raises questions about how employment status is defined, while employers need to be mindful when dealing with sickness absence for employees with disabilities. Read more...
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Tax: 'Free' wine and VAT liability
25 July 2018
An M&S meal deal trips up over VAT, a guide to reporting on corporate interest restriction rules, and advice around paying family members for work. Read more...
Construction contracts are a contest
25 July 2018
Courts will only overturn public procurement in exceptional circumstances. Read more...
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A retrospective of twelve years of governance
25 July 2018
Reflections on changes faced by company secretaries over the past twelve years. Read more...
Careers
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Weighing up experience and qualifications
26 July 2018
Sponsored: Employers should consider the value of experience against academic credentials. Read more...
How ICSA branches can help you
29 June 2018
ICSA’s extensive network of branches offers support and opportunity for governance professionals. Read more...
Social networks can help unlock your career potential
28 June 2018
Sponsored: Combining digital and real-world networking will help maximise your potential. Read more...
Work experience lets candidates try governance for size
15 May 2018
ICSA has developed guidance to help support companies to offer work experience. Read more...
How to attract talent to the company secretary profession
14 May 2018
Sponsored: Outside of pay, personal development, leadership and agile working are key to recruitment. Read more...
News Analysis
News analysis
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TSB's IT migration might be more than a reputational glitch
24 July 2018
TSB’s handling of its IT migration reveals the importance of managing reputational risk. Read more...
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Shareholder protests get personal
20 July 2018 by Henry Ker
The rise in shareholder protests against individual directors shows the public register is having an impact. Read more...
Diluted standards of corporate governance
27 June 2018 by Henry Ker
The FCA’s decision to lower listing requirements for sovereign-controlled companies risks undermining the UK’s esteemed financial markets. Read more...
Carillion failings can be traced back to trouble at the top
25 June 2018
Many of the biggest governance failings at Carillion could be the result of a flawed leadership. Read more...
This AGM season faces a shifting climate
15 May 2018 by Jimmy Nicholls
Investors are demanding firms do more on environmental and social issues, including board diversity and climate change. Read more...
Comment
Anthony Hilton
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Mergers: The market share
24 July 2018
Sainsbury’s bid for Asda is perhaps naïve in its optimism. Read more...
Bernadette Barber
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Governance proposals risk forfeiting flexibility
27 June 2018
Dropping governance exemptions for smaller companies could be a backwards step. Read more...
Guest Columns
A new name for the international Institute
25 July 2018
We hope members will support the international Institute’s proposed change of name. Read more...
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The vitality of social mobility
24 July 2018
Business’s reluctance towards social diversity flies in the face of logic. Read more...
Quick question
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Do you think the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) has had a positive impact on the market?
25 July 2018
On the two-year anniversary or MAR's introduction, our community looks at its influence. Read more...