Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by Relevance Date Order Asc Desc Newsletter March 14, 2024 Why Boards Should Care More About Geopolitics Than Ever Before Geopolitical risk seems higher than at any point in recent memory. Managing this risk effectively should be a core competency for all businesses — and the board should lead the way.After decades of globalisation shaping the world order, businesses are now forced to accept a new reality. Geopolitical risk is an ever-growing threat with far-reaching potential consequences. This risk arises from a… Research Guide March 7, 2025 Guide to Public Company Transformation: Frequently Asked Questions Initial public offerings (IPOs) often generate a great deal of excitement and can give new luster to company brands. It is easy to forget that IPOs can only thrive in the right business climate – and for organizations that have undertaken the business transformation necessary to reach this stage.As this Guide to Public Company Transformation makes clear, preparing to become a public company is… Whitepaper April 9, 2025 Data to Fuel Public Sector Growth in Qatar? Qatar is on a transformative journey, leveraging data to drive innovation, efficiency, and economic growth. With the National Data Program at the core, public and semi-government organisations are poised to harness structured and secure data management frameworks to accelerate their digital ambitions in alignment with the Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030. Newsletter May 8, 2024 Sharpening the Board’s Focus on M&A Due Diligence Whether an acquisition is a stand-alone, complementary entity or an integration, the due diligence process is undergoing a paradigm shift due to the higher cost of funding and the impact of failed transactions. Boards should expect a more aggressive focus on due diligence.How has the due diligence process changed in recent years? For sure, the complexity of certain topics, such as environmental… Whitepaper November 18, 2025 Setting the 2026 Audit Committee Agenda As organisations grapple with rapid technological change, evolving regulations, and increasing risks in areas like AI, cybersecurity, and data privacy, audit committees are being called on to broaden their view of enterprise risk and governance. With oversight responsibilities growing in both scope and complexity, this whitepaper reveals the nine critical priorities that will define effective… Newsletter August 10, 2023 Is Your Board Technology-Engaged? With technology clearly a material driver of change, boards of larger companies are trending toward a more strategic focus on technology. Should your board be a part of that trend?Why it matters: The board community has been acknowledging the speed of disruptive innovation, largely driven by emerging technologies.Yes, but: There are also considerations pertaining to speed-to-market, technical… Insights paper September 3, 2024 Are you ready for GIAS? The New Global Internal Audit Standards™ (GIAS), published on January 9, 2024, will come into effect on January 9, 2025. These standards represent a significant evolution in the practice of internal auditing, incorporating essential content from the 2017 Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the mandatory guidance of the International Professional Practice Framework® (… Newsletter September 2, 2025 Reimagining a New COO-Board Dynamic Explore the new COO board dynamic: insights on evolving COO roles, shifting board expectations, and strategic transformation in today’s fast-changing landscape. Whitepaper April 17, 2024 Internal Audit’s Role in Supporting Sustainability Reporting Environmental, social and governance (ESG) guidance, stakeholder demands and regulatory mandates are evolving and becoming more specific, and the time of taking a “soft approach” to sustainability reporting has passed. As the need to provide, or prepare to provide, limited and/or reasonable assurance in sustainability reporting grows, internal audit’s role in the reporting process becomes obvious… Research Guide April 29, 2026 Guide to AI Governance – Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about AI governance frameworks, risks, ROI, compliance and enterprise strategy. Explore key insights in this AI Governance FAQs guide for CFOs, CIOs, CISOs and business leaders. Load More