CONTENT LIBRARY
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FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER
February 2026 Edition
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January newsletter
January 2026 Edition
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UK vs US: The Growing Gap in NED Compensation
December 2025 Edition
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NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER
November 2025 Edition
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How to say goodbye to the chief executive, UK style
In the US, barriers to exit are anathema to those who believe markets should prevail — but flexibility comes at a price
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Inside Monzo’s boardroom battle that felled its CEO — and brought him back
UK fintech ousted TS Anil only for investor rebellion to lead to his board appointment
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Long-awaited audit reform bill scrapped by UK ministers
Ministers believe bill is not best use of legislative time and will instead press on with modernising corporate reporting
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Investors ditch proxy advisers at their own risk
The firms are fallible, but they at least come with accountability
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2026 global AI trends: Six key developments shaping the next phase of AI
These six key takeaways highlight the most important legal, regulatory and governance developments shaping AI in 2026, and what organisations should prioritise now to enable safe, scalable and compliant adoption worldwide.
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Part Three - Future Proofing the Board: Skills Development, Succession & Strategic Fit
As organisations face rising complexity and scrutiny, Norman Broadbent and BDO have teamed up to explore what modern boards need to thrive in a rapidly shifting landscape. The third and final instalment - "Strengthening Capability Through Learning".
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NEDs reimagined - A post-Higgs review of the role and contribution of non-executive directors
The aim of this report from the IoD Commission was to consider whether the role of non-executive directors (NEDs), first defined by the 2003 Higgs Review, remains fit for purpose in today’s complex corporate environment
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Board Value Index - Are boards delivering on their potential?
In this report, Board Intelligence share the findings of their research with 233 company directors in the US, UK, and Canada. The report reveals where they believe their boards add value and explore what they perceive to be the greatest barriers to board effectiveness. The report also examines boards’ readiness for two of the most pressing issues of our time: the rise of disruptive technologies like AI and the rapidly growing threat of cyberattacks.
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MARTIN WOLF'S SPEECH
Hear Martin Wolf’s remarks at the FT NED Diploma Celebration event 2025.
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LIFE AS A NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PREVIEW
Enrol in the FT Non-Executive Director Diploma to get full access to the Life as a NED videos.
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SUCCESS STORIES: BENEFITS OF THE DIPLOMA AS AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Find out how the FT Non-Executive Director Diploma has benefitted Nicolina Andall as an Executive Director.
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SUCCESS STORIES: A NED’S EXPERIENCE WITH THE DIPLOMA - AVRIL GALLAGHER
Hear about Avril Gallagher's experience graduating from the FT Non Executive Director Diploma.
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