Today's independent directors (IDs) must navigate a maze of regulatory and technical challenges, from IFRS to fraud. We understand that the task of keeping up to date with these issues can often be difficult; this is where our independent director programme comes into play. Led by Richard Wilson, Senior Partner, we provide a comprehensive programme throughout the UK that includes:
To find out more information about our independent director programme email IDP.
Independent director programmes
Ernst & Young FTSE350 programme for independent directors
Ernst & Young are now in the seventh year of running a successful series of workshops for FTSE350 independent directors. We bring together subject matter experts and like-minded directors to discuss key boardroom issues.
For further information about our programme email: 
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Ernst & Young financial services independent director programme
Ernst & Young hold a series of financial services specific events for independent directors.
For further information about our programme email: IDP.
Ernst & Young regional independent director programme
Throughout 2010 we are running a tailored programme of events at various locations across the UK. These events will specifically address the unique issues and challenges facing independent directors in today's environment.
For further information about our regional programme email : Regional IDs.
Ernst & Young independent director programme for mid market / fast growth companies
Expanding on the success of our FTSE350 programme, Ernst & Young brings you a tailored programme of events which address the unique issues and challenges facing independent directors of fast growth companies.
For further information about our programme email IDs.
Current thought leadership
Competing for growth in emerging markets
Produced by TAS in the UK, Competing for growth in emerging markets, analyses UK plc's track record in outbound investment, looking at the sectors and countries with the greatest M&A activity, together with the rationale and challenges of doing deals.
T Magazine – Issue 5
A sustainable mindset: The role of tax in a changing climate
T Magazine focuses on the dynamic tax environment faced by companies operating in Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa. Sustainability has become a business imperative, with sustainable business practices now recognised as essential for long-term viability. In this issue we look at how leading companies are responding to stakeholders’ calls for greater corporate responsibility, and examine the importance of cost management and tax planning as an element of a sustainability strategy.
Turn risks and opportunities into results
In our new report, Turn risks and opportunities into results, we explore the global top 10 business risks and opportunities emerging from our study. As in previous years, we have taken a "bottom-up" approach to our work, gathering opinions from leading industry-based and academic commentators, across seven global sector groups.
Point of view – Our perspective on issues of concern
In response to the financial crisis, policymakers around the world are actively considering corporate governance reforms to improve the effectiveness of boards of directors. Ernst & Young believes that effective boards are vital to well-governed and successful companies and strong capital markets. For this reason, boards should make the changes necessary to strengthen their governance and effectiveness, including implementing new and pending requirements. Read more in our POV.
Assessing the performance of the audit committee – a checklist
This checklist can be used by audit committees to perform a self evaluation or by boards as part of their assessment of the performance of the audit committee (as required by the Combined Code).
Independent Intelligence
The latest edition of Independent intelligence (958K, November 2011) covers key issues for Independent Directors and Audit Committee Chairs, including the pressures on audit committees and how ACCs can tackle increasing demands on them.
Business briefing: The Bribery Act
The Bribery Act (Act) has transformed the UK law on combatting bribery, replacing a number of historically fragmented and complex offenses and creating a unified and extended law that carries heavy penalties for wrongdoers.
Leading across borders: Inclusive thinking in an interconnected world
Our report outlines practical techniques that business leaders can use to capitalise on the valuable perspectives and diverse skills of their global workforce.
Global report Tracking global trends: how six key developments are shaping the business world
In response to shifts in the global economy, we have released a report examining six broad, long-term business trends.
Guidance on board effectiveness
Guidance on board effectiveness (275K, April 2011) is one of a suite of guidance notes issued by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) to help companies to apply the principles of the UK Corporate Governance Code.
Effective Company Stewardship
This paper considers how the effectiveness of the stewardship role (615K, April 2011) of Boards and Audit Committees can be enhanced through corporate reporting and audit.
Competing for growth: Winning in the new economy
Companies across all sectors and markets are expecting the new economy to be even more competitive than the old over the next two years, according to our survey of 1,400 executives from around the world. How should you adapt your business?
T-Magazine – tax insight for business leaders
Striking the balance between local and global: in issue 03 of T Magazine, we look at how companies are restructuring themselves to reflect the new economic reality.
The multi billion dollar black hole: Is your governance, risk and compliance investment being sucked in?
Driven by a fear of failure or scandal, companies are blindly pouring money into governance, risk and compliance activities and seeing no real return on investment. We offer a cohesive risk strategy to better leverage your investment.
Risk appetite: The strategic balancing act
Clear operational definitions of risk appetite are key for an effective Enterprise Risk Management framework. Our report outlines how companies can define their risk appetite in strategy-setting and execution, including creating a clear definition of overall risk appetite. Find out more in Risk appetite: The strategic balancing act 153K
Ernst & Young business risk report 2010
Our latest Business Risk Report ranks the top 10 risks businesses face. Complied with strategy consultancy Oxford Analytica, it reveals that regulation and compliance is seen as the number one threat to organisations, not just in financial services, but across a spectrum of sectors, from oil and gas to real estate, and from life sciences to technology and telecommunications.
Why capital matters
Why capital matters (1.5Mb) is issued as businesses the world over seek to come to terms with the full extent of the financial crisis and the uncertain recovery that lies ahead.
Action amid uncertainty
Action amid uncertainty is the third installment in Ernst & Young's series, The business response to climate change. In these white papers 13.7Mb, we explore how organisations are responding to the complexities associated with climate change risks and opportunities within their businesses.
View our latest Bribery Act video - understand what you need to know
John Smart speaks about implementing adequate procedures in the first of this four-part series.
Maryam Kennedy speaks about risk assessment in the second of this four-part series.
Jonathan Middup speaks about Due Diligence in the third of this four-part series.
John Smart presents the conclusion of this four-part series.
