We were pleased to receive the news that His Majesty King Charles III will be the new Royal Patron of the Institute with immediate effect. This follows a recent review of Royal Patronages conducted by the Royal Household. For seven decades, CGI was proud to have the support of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who became our Patron in 1952. The Institute has held Royal Patronage since King Edward VII became the first Patron in 1902 and we are delighted that this will continue. It recognises the importance of governance and honours the important role that governance professionals play in our society.

ICSA: The Chartered Governance Institute’s annual essay writing competition, the Tom Morrison Essay Prize, is now underway and running until 1 April 2021. We have a first prize of £1,000 and a second prize of £500 on offer. The theme of this year’s Prize is as follows: "Post-COVID-19, what does the concept of ‘building back better’ mean for governance professionals?"

This webinar draws on the experience of leading governance professionals across the world to explore how different countries and different organisations have addressed the problem of holding public meetings, especially general meetings, during the current pandemic. Looking further ahead, they also discussed how the evolution of technology, laws and regulations, as well as shareholders’ and stakeholders’ attitudes, can and will enable companies and other entities to move away from the traditional concept of the set-piece physical general meeting towards hybrid or virtual meetings.

In this latest thought leadership article, the focus is on the need for enhanced individual director accountability. Individual director accountability is the next frontier of where good governance needs to direct its time and attention. This article is a must-read for constructive perspectives on addressing this important topic within the context of the boardroom.

Since the publication of the Cadbury Report in 1992, there has been an ongoing increase in the reach of legislators and regulators into the workings of the governance of listed companies, whilst at the same time a significant diminution of the role of such companies in the wider economy. In our latest thought leadership report, we discuss key questions around the corporate governance of listed companies

The Supplemental Charter of the Institute was sealed on 16 September 2019 changing the former name The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators to The Chartered Governance Institute.

The Chartered Governance Institute is holding its annual essay writing competition for students, recent graduates and people at the start of their governance career.

Who would have thought that technology could significantly disrupt the role of the company secretary that goes back well over 150 years? Who would have thought that one day a robot would be sitting in the boardroom making decisions?

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) (www.icsaglobal.org) is pleased to announce that its Thought Leadership Committee (TLC) has released its inaugural project, titled ‘21st Century Annual General Meeting – the hybrid meeting: Bringing value all around - consider it now!’.

Issuers and investors around the world believe that while stewardship codes have a role to play in promoting greater shareholder engagement, demand from issuers and investor’s clients is the real driving force behind greater engagement.

On Friday 25 May 2018, David Venus, as international President, awarded the President’s Medal to two deserving members of our profession…Richard Sermon MBE FCIS and Ben Mathews FCIS…

Following overwhelming member support, the Privy Council gave Royal Assent on 8 February 2018 to the Institute’s revised Charter & byelaws that introduce a second professional designation - Chartered Governance Professional, to sit alongside the long established Chartered Secretary designation.

From 1 January 2019 the nine Divisions of the Institute will be offering a newly revised qualifying programme for individuals that wish to become members...

ICSA: The Governance Institute is running an essay writing competition called the Tom Morrison Essay Prize. Now in its third year, the competition launched this Monday (8 Jan) and will run until Monday 19 March 2018. It is open to ICSA students, law students and business students, recent graduates and people at the start of their governance careers (2 years max in a role).

The ICSA Graduation and Membership Ceremony took place on 26 May at Merchant Taylor’s Hall, welcoming hundreds of guests to this very special occasion.

The Institute conferred honorary Fellowship on Mervyn King in recognition of his substantial contribution across the globe to the practice of good governance through his work on the King Reports and through his work with the International Integrated Reporting Council.

The ICSA’s International President Mr David Venus addressed a symposium of governance professional in Johannesburg outlining the excellent work undertaken by the Southern African Division and by other Divisions of the Institute across the globe.