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The Impact Revolution: The Role of Law and Lawyers

You are invited to join the ESELA Annual Conference on Friday 12 April 2019 at the London School of Economics, hosted by The Marshall Institute. The conference will explore the Role of Law and Lawyers in the Impact Revolution. A varied agenda will cover international and domestic concerns across four streams: Impact Investing, Profit withContinue reading “The Impact Revolution: The Role of Law and Lawyers”

#EthicalBusinessPractice: Cultural and Leadership Framework – The Foundation, People and Ethos, Systems and Processes

The Foundation, People and Ethos, Systems and Processes: The Foundation A belief that ethics is everyone’s responsibility. An articulated and inspirational social purpose. Thoughtfully identified core ethical values, whose meanings are clear to all employees, and continuous communication and training for all (including the board) to reinforce the values. A public commitment by leaders andContinue reading “#EthicalBusinessPractice: Cultural and Leadership Framework – The Foundation, People and Ethos, Systems and Processes”

Chartered Banker: Are we getting to the root of what will drive change?

I recently participated in a webinar for the Chartered Banker Institute, focused on the importance of culture and conduct. It was a great opportunity to talk about something we are both passionately promoting in our respective lines of work: individual engagement with improving organisation culture and our accountability. Not only to our customers, and societyContinue reading “Chartered Banker: Are we getting to the root of what will drive change?”

Culture and Conduct: The many reasons why things go wrong and what can you do about it

Webcast | Monday 25th February | 1pm (GMT) Presenters: Ruth Steinholtz and Shona Matthews For most of us, compliance might seem something that happens to us, only about interpretations of what legislation and regulation requires of us; necessary but boring – a nuisance even. But what if doing the right thing was actually good for business?Continue reading “Culture and Conduct: The many reasons why things go wrong and what can you do about it”

Is it time to replace the Financial Reporting Council?

We welcomed the New Board Effectiveness Guidance from the Financial Reporting Council that came out last year. And we’re reading the Independent review of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) with interest. It contains far reaching recommendations, saying it is time to replace the FRC with a new body, called the Audit, Reporting and Governance Authority. TheContinue reading “Is it time to replace the Financial Reporting Council?”

Ethics Dates for your 2019 Wall Calendar & Desk Diary

Some of the events related to #EthicalBusinessPractice and #EthicalBusinessRegulation coming up in 2019 – any missing? Let us know… add #EthicsDates to your tweet. 7th Annual European Compliance & Ethics Institute Berlin, Germany | 10-13 March, 2019 | @SCCE | Learn more Ethics by Design Conference 2019 NYC, NYC | March 15 | @NYUStern & @EthicalSystems | Learn more… 7th Responsible BusinessContinue reading “Ethics Dates for your 2019 Wall Calendar & Desk Diary”

The top ethical business practice posts of 2018

In 2018 readers from 55 countries stopped by to learn more about Ethical Business Practice – and Ethical Business Regulation. Thank you. As we wrap up a year with eight conferences, several consultations and two major reports — it turns out we also did 25 posts here on this blog. Here’s a quick roundup ofContinue reading “The top ethical business practice posts of 2018”

What is Ethical Business Practice and Regulation? A primer…

Excerpt from Ethical Business Practice & Regulation – by Christopher Hodges, Ruth Steinholtz This book explains why any organisation of human beings is more likely to succeed in its objectives if all the people involved aim to, and do, behave ethically. There is a considerable amount of solid scientific evidence that supports the idea thatContinue reading “What is Ethical Business Practice and Regulation? A primer…”

Video killed the radio star – but can it help you think about ethics?

I recently had the opportunity to participate in a viewing of ICAEW’s new short film. It is called Without Question and sets out to: provide an impactful and interesting way to highlight the challenges of directors and professional advisors seeking assurance on difficult issues… icaew.com/learning-and-development/icaew-educational-films/without-question  It does what it says on the tin. If you’reContinue reading “Video killed the radio star – but can it help you think about ethics?”