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An issue dear to the heart of ICSA is the need for proper oversight and governance in all areas, either commercial or voluntary.

The FRC has published its annual review of corporate governance reporting against the UK Corporate Governance Code (the Code).

The Council of the EU gave its final approval to the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) last Friday.

The failure of German payments provider Wirecard in June 2020 continues to have consequences.

The Council of the EU and the European Parliament today reached provisional agreement on the corporate sustainability due diligence directive (CSDDD).

As part of this engagement, our team of specialists will conduct a detailed review of your current governing documents and arrangements via a desktop review, supplemented with appropriate interviews...

The Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Act 2024 was signed into law on 12 November and amends the Companies Act 2014 (the Act).

Following the judgement of the European Court of Justice in Akzo Nobel v Commission, parent companies can expect to be held jointly and severally liable for any infringements of EU competition law committed by their subsidiaries.

The annual ICSA Ireland Conference is long established as the key opportunity of the year for companies to access all of the latest global research, expertise and emerging insights...

The 2024 Act amends the Companies Act 2014 (2014 Act), introducing changes to corporate governance, administration, enforcement and supervision, and corporate insolvency provisions.

The introduction of a formal role of Data Protection Officer ("DPO") is one of the features of the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR").

The global technology sector is experiencing considerable growth at present. Companies like Uber, AirBnB and Spotify, that were start-ups only a few years ago, are now reaching the status of 'unicorns'...

The Irish Funds Industry Association has recently issued a voluntary Corporate Governance Code for Fund Service Providers.

The European Union Intellectual Property Office and the European Investment Fund have launched a groundbreaking initiative to help EU businesses unlock the financial value of their intellectual property assets. Through a new Memorandum of Understanding, these institutions aim to address longstanding barriers that prevent innovative European companies from using their IP rights as collateral to access financing, potentially opening alternative funding routes beyond traditional equity and venture debt options

The landmark Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive ("CSRD") was adopted in January 2023 but has since seen some of its more ambitious features curtailed.

The Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Act 2021 will oblige a director to include his or her personal public service number in the following cases...

In 2025, global risks to business will be driven by power vacuums and polarisation, conflict and political violence, and the double-edged sword of technological advancement. Understanding and preparing for risks is more critical than ever.