“Do I have direct access to the board?” This is now a much-asked question about the role of the Chief Compliance Officer. Even when the answer to this question is “yes”, another part of it should be: “ Do I have a strong boardroom presence?” How to achieve a strong […]
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Why reputational risk keeps grabbing the limelight
“The most valuable asset in the capitalist economy is not cash, stock or buildings, but trust.” Economist Intelligence Unit, Risk of Risks What would a serious blow to your company’s reputation cost? This was once a rather academic query–most organisations could afford to consign it to the back burner. Today […]
Making greedy bankers more ethical–route to virtuous banking
Summer’s seldom prime time to offer thought leadership. Even worthwhile thinking may be given insufficient attention. This could be the summer fate destined for a challenging new paper called Virtuous Banking from the independent think tank ResPublica. That would be a pity as Virtuous Banking takes an insightful look at the […]
Compliance needs that vital boardroom presence (Part 2)
Board room presence is essential if you are to carry weight and deliver a convincing compliance message. It stems from four aspects of human development: psychology, physiology, character, and chemistry. These are entirely learnable though you may sometimes need some specialist help to make the best of them.[spacer height=”20px”] Psychology This is […]
Compliance needs that vital boardroom presence (Part 1)
[spacer height=”20px”]You pause outside the room. This is the moment you’ve dreaded and perhaps looked forward to. Taking a deep breath you tap on the boardroom door. Or perhaps it’s a regular encounter when you report on important compliance issues. You don’t so much dread this experience as wonder how […]