The non-executive role on subsidiary boards: this was the theme of the roundtable organised by NEDonBoard in March 2023. The objectives of roundtable discussions are to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for members to share their experience, build and nurture relationship with board level peers and advance governance practices. Attendees: Susanne Alfs…
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Championing the consumer from the boardroom: what can we draw from the FCA Consumer Duty as non-executive directors operating within and outside the financial services industry. NEDonBoard, the Institute of Board Members hosted a session ahead of the implementation of the FCA Consumer Duty in July 2023. The objective of the session was to share…
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In this blog, we describe the Consumer Duty introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in 2022 and the relevance of the principles to companies that may not be regulated by the FCA. Read on to find out how the principles may improve your practice as a non-executive director and contribute to the long-term…
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In this blog, we explore the role of the board and non-executive directors in driving innovation. Innovation is important in the boardroom because it drives growth, competitiveness, and long-term success for the organisation. Innovation can be a key factor in determining the organisation’s ability to adapt to changing markets and customer needs, and to…
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Conflicts of interest abound at board level. They are an important issue that all NEDs and boards have to handle. Conflicts distort decision-making and have the potential to undermine the integrity of boards. Recognising a conflict can be more complicated than you might think. Guest speakers James Whitaker co-leads Mayer Brown’s global Environmental,…
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The board journey to frame, implement and monitor purpose: best practices and lessons learned In September 2022, NEDonBoard, together with Grant Thornton, hosted a hybrid session. We explored some board level perspectives, experiences, best practices, and lessons learned around purpose and strategy. We also covered the journey of framing, implementing, and monitoring purpose. Sarah Bell,…
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Reviewing and amending articles of association: best practices and learnings from the NEDonBoard community In August 2022, NEDonBoard hosted a roundtable to draw on the experience of its community with regard to reviewing and amending articles of association. The discussion was chaired by Nicky Heathcote, portfolio NED and board chair. Introduction Articles of…
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