On November 9-10, 2023, members of the Audit Committee Leadership Network (ACLN) met in Washington, DC to discuss developments in SEC rulemaking and enforcement, the impact of Supreme Court actions on the regulatory environment, and good practices…
On October 17, 2023, members of the Compensation and Talent Governance Network (CTGN) met with Commissioner Keith Sonderling, head of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), to discuss the EEOC's current priorities and expectations…
Board and committee effectiveness, Executive Compensation
As large, global companies become increasingly complex, internal audit functions are also changing. Audit chairs, charged with oversight of internal audit, must ensure that the function creates value, not only delivering formal assurance but also…
Board and committee effectiveness, Boards and General Management
An array of nonfinancial risks, including technology, geopolitical, climate, and culture risk, are interacting in complex ways that challenge organizations’ risk management frameworks and demand new approaches to risk assessment.
On October 10,…
Board and committee effectiveness, Boards and General Management, Board risk oversight
On October 2 and 3, 2023, members of the European Audit Committee Leadership Network (EACLN) convened in Zurich to discuss:
Global tax reforms and incentives with Manal Corwin, Director of the Centre for Tax Policy and Administration at the…
Boards and General Management, Board risk oversight
The banking industry is a critical player in financing the global economy and society. According to McKinsey, global banks now manage an estimated $370 trillion in worldwide assets, which are expected to grow to between $500 trillion and $550…
Governance, Financial services leadership and talent, Risk management and oversight, Financial Strategy / Banking
To manage risk without impeding innovation or growth, companies need strong technology governance. But this requires directors, whether or not they are in technology businesses, to keep up to date on emerging technologies. Artificial intelligence (…
Board and committee effectiveness, Board risk oversight, Cybersecurity
China’s relationship with the West remains increasingly complex, and directors continue to cite China as a top concern. Heightened tensions with Taiwan, dependence on China for critical goods, the challenge of formulating effective derisking…
Boards and General Management, Board risk oversight
Public companies are bracing for new mandatory environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting requirements in the European Union and United States. When fully implemented, the new reporting standards will significantly change the way many…
Accounting and financial reporting, Boards and General Management, Board risk oversight, Corporate and board regulatory matters