Governance

Firms should focus on protecting risk without paralyzing progress

From tabletop exercises to operational resilience assessments, the new toolkit for strategic oversight

How can directors ensure ethical culture if they don’t really understand compliance programs?

Does your succession planning align with long-term strategy?

Aversion to complexity dissuades many potential investors

CCI staff share recent surveys, reports and analysis on risk, compliance, governance, infosec and leadership issues. Share details of your survey with us: editor@corporatecomplianceinsights.com. Corporate boards triple AI oversight assignments as technology governance takes priority The number of S&P 500 companies disclosing that they have designated a committee with artificial intelligence (AI) oversight responsibilities more than tripled in 2025, according...

Successful startups are embracing deal complexity

Research points to moves that are helping directors effectively govern in unstable environment

How are dealmakers adapting to trade tensions and regulatory uncertainty? Annual report Global M&A Trends and Risks Report 2025 What's in this report from Norton Rose Fulbright & Mergermarket: Norton Rose Fulbright's third annual report on trends and risks in the global mergers and acquisitions market, conducted jointly with Mergermarket, reveals how dealmakers are recalibrating strategies amid unprecedented trade volatility...

10 modern principles for transforming risk communication from compliance exercise to strategic dialogue in uncertain times

Public company directors face scrutiny from Wall Street, Congress, the SEC and beyond — comprehensive preparation is essential for business judgment rule protection

Failed mergers often trigger talent exodus and shareholder fury, but strategic refocusing on core competencies can turn regulatory setbacks into competitive advantages