Resources

Directors and officers insurance – trends and analysis

Directors and officers (D&O) insurance is an important safeguard.

Governing AI

Resources to help boards understand and apply AI technology effectively.

• Cyber security
• Privacy

Director Download

Director Download is our fortnightly governance email update to members. We provide a list of back issues on this page.

Support for removing directors' home addresses on the Companies Register

• Due diligence
• Privacy

Director Sentiment Survey 2023: NFP insights

Key insights into the views and concerns of directors in the NFP sector.

• Not for profits

Director Sentiment Survey 2023 report

Inflation and the cost of living has emerged as the issue that has boards most worried, according to the Director Sentiment Survey 2023.

• Board evaluation
• Conflict of interests
• Organisational culture

Submission on climate-related disclosures timing challenges

A proposed one-month exemption to the existing climate statement disclosure timeframe is a good step, but may not be a step far enough.

• Annual reporting
• Reporting frameworks

Cybersecurity resources for boards

The reliance on online technology since 2020 has increased the risk of data privacy breaches, fraud and cyber attacks.

• Cyber security
• Privacy

Cyber risk: a practical guide 2023

Cybersecurity is not just an IT issue, it is a strategic one. This updated guide will help you lead on cybersecurity around the board table.

• Cyber security

Interests register and declaration of conflicts

IoD templates for directors to help manage conflict of interests.

• Conflict of interests
• Transparency

Mastering the art of managing conflict of interests

Recent cases show the pitfalls of disclosing and managing conflict of interests. Avoid unnecessary drama with IoD guidance for directors.

• Conflict of interests

Submission on the Future for Local Government draft report

Directors play a key role in local government and local governance through CCOs, port companies, independent appointments and more.

• Public sector