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Professional assessing corporate governance metrics that are important to investors.

Blog

· Mar 18, 2024

· 9 min read

Why is corporate governance so important?

By Meghan Day

Strong corporate governance builds trust and boosts reputation, leading to higher valuation. It prevents scandals and ensures ethical practices. Learn more!

Image of big open book representing the history of corporate governance and how it has changed.

Blog

· Mar 18, 2024

· 8 min read

What is the history of corporate governance and how has it changed?

By The Diligent team

The history of corporate governance has existed for centuries, but the name wasn't used until the 1970s and corporate governance has changed since then.

7 strong civic engagement examples for municipalities to follow

Blog

· Mar 17, 2024

· 6 min read

7 strong civic engagement examples for municipalities to follow

By Diana Baker Freeman

Municipalities need to take a proactive approach in actively engaging their citizens. Explore effective civic engagement strategies to boost public trust and improve community services.

internal auditor using AI to conduct risk assessments

Blog

· Mar 14, 2024

· 6 min read

AI-powered risk management: The future of internal audit

By Miles Hitchcock

Learn how AI is revolutionizing risk assessment in internal audits by streamlining processes, promoting cross-functional collaboration, and empowering auditors with data-driven insights for better decision-making.

A group of professionals discuss the Candaian Fighting Against Forced and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act

Blog

· Mar 14, 2024

· 5 min read

Understanding Canada’s Fighting Against Forced and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act

By Michael LaScola

Canada’s recently enacted Forced and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act mandates that Canadian entities subject to the law must publish board-approved reports outlining their initiatives to prevent and address forced labor and child labor within their supply chains.

Company secretary providing an overview of FAR.

Blog

· Mar 13, 2024

· 6 min read

How Australian company secretaries can take charge ahead of FAR compliance

By The Diligent team

Discover the new obligations as Australia’s Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) replaces BEAR and how to evaluate entity management systems for smoother compliance.

SEC climate ruling results

Blog

· Mar 13, 2024

· 6 min read

IN-DEPTH: The SEC Climate Rule is here

By Rebecca Sherratt

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Climate Rule was finally unveiled on March 6 amid intense media glare and approved in a 3-2 vote. But neither side of the ESG divide seems entirely content with the final ruling.

Board members discussing the need for cyber and AI risk disclosures

Blog

· Mar 11, 2024

· 5 min read

Cyber and AI risk disclosures: A director’s take

By Wendy Luscombe

Independent board member, Wendy Luscombe discusses the unique risks of AI and cyber intrusions in the business landscape.

board members discussing how to navigate future challenges

Blog

· Mar 8, 2024

· 4 min read

The future of boards: Navigating disruption and opportunity

By The Diligent team

Learn how boards can navigate change, leverage technology and prioritize stakeholders to ensure future success and sustainability.

SEC climate risk disclosure vote

Blog

· Mar 8, 2024

· 5 min read

Initial reactions to the SEC climate disclosure rule

By Rebecca Sherratt

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Climate Rule was unveiled in its final version Wednesday and approved in a 3-2 vote.

Improving community access to information in public education

Blog

· Mar 8, 2024

· 6 min read

Improving community access to information in public education

By Jennifer Rose Hale

What should school leaders do to ensure that communications are effective and support transparency and trust? Here are best practices for public education

colleagues discussing entity data and compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act

Blog

· Mar 7, 2024

· 4 min read

Why the Corporate Transparency Act is a call to action for centralized entity management

By Tolu Ajimoko

Here’s what legal teams need to know about the U.S. Corporate Transparency Act, and how the right technology can help.

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