As boards face faster change and sharper scrutiny, the Institute will champion the value of Chartered status, modernise the International Qualifying Programme and expand practical support on AI, data governance and cybersecurity.

Oxfam GB’s handling of the departure of its chief executive has escalated into a wider boardroom concern, with a serving trustee resigning and calling for regulatory intervention.

Formula One’s 2026 Concorde Agreement has quietly reshaped the sport’s power structures by separating commercial terms from governance for the first time. The move reflects growing pressure on the FIA and F1 to demonstrate transparency, accountability and faster decision‑making.

The government’s recent announcement that it will build more data centres highlights the demand for technological infrastructure. As data centres expand, the discussion around their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) implications grows.

The UK is changing its listing rules to attract high-growth companies. These reforms aim to make the market more appealing while ensuring investor protection.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) recently reviewed the first mandatory Climate-related Financial Disclosures (CFD) prepared by AIM-listed and large private companies.

Although 63% of companies cite people-related risks including staff and skills retention as one of their principal risks only 35% of company secretaries say their executive pipeline has a sustainable pool of talent.

Board Behavioural Dynamics is the Board’s ability to come together effectively as a collective body. This Handbook describes how to deliver Board Behavioural Dynamics to optimise Boards of large, highly regulated organisations across multiple jurisdictions.

Untangling corporate governance