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GRC professionals making the business case for improved internal controls

Blog

· Dec 23, 2025

· 5 min read

Maximising ROI: The business case for improving internal controls

See how clearer controls, better evidence and first‑line ownership help leaders reduce surprises and prepare for the UK Corporate Governance Code update in 2026

colleagues discussing the importance of a common controls framework

Blog

· Dec 19, 2025

· 10 min read

Cloud controls framework: Build once, certify many times

By The Diligent team

Learn how a cloud controls framework streamlines SOC 2, ISO 27001 and FedRAMP certifications while reducing audit fatigue.

Professional using the three lines of defense in risk management

Blog

· Dec 19, 2025

· 13 min read

Three lines of defense in risk management: A framework for enterprise governance

Writing on governance, risk, compliance and audit since 2020

By Kezia Farnham

Master the three lines of defense model for enterprise risk management. Learn roles, best practices and AI-powered solutions.

Activists focus on cutting costs

Blog

· Dec 19, 2025

· 5 min read

IN-DEPTH: Activists focus on cost cuts as deal flow delayed

By Jason Booth

With valuation high, the economy slowing and the M&A outlook uncertain, activist investors are returning to a familiar playbook: cutting costs.

Woman analysing examples of strategic risk, strategic risk assessment, benefits of strategic risk assessment

Blog

· Dec 18, 2025

· 14 min read

Strategic risk: 9 examples and how to tackle them

Writing on governance, risk, compliance and audit since 2020

By Kezia Farnham

Learn what strategic risk is, explore nine examples of strategic risk and discover how to identify and mitigate threats to your business strategy.

Businessman leading risk meeting in office

Blog

· Dec 18, 2025

· 6 min read

From frameworks to fundamentals: rethinking risk in 2026

By The Diligent team

Compliance is rising, but real exposure is growing. Discover why checklist approaches fall short in 2026 and how teams can strengthen resilience where it matters most.

From risk to strategy: The governance agenda for 2026

Blog

· Dec 18, 2025

· 4 min read

From risk to strategy: The governance agenda for 2026

By Dottie Schindlinger

Discover five governance shifts shaping 2026 — from real-time oversight and continuous assurance to AI governance and integration readiness — and why boards that act now will lead with confidence

Director Confidence Index: December 2025

Blog

· Dec 17, 2025

· 4 min read

Director Confidence Index: December 2025

By Melanie Nolen

America's corporate directors ended 2025 on an unexpectedly optimistic note.

governance professionals discussing planning for provision 29

Blog

· Dec 17, 2025

· 8 min read

Provision 29: A practical guide to board declarations on internal controls

Learn what Provision 29 requires from boards, how to define material controls, and how to produce a clear, evidence‑based declaration that supports investor confidence.

public sector conferences and events

Blog

· Dec 15, 2025

· 16 min read

The best events for publicly elected boards to attend this year

By Bebe-Lynn Kew

Check out this list of interesting and useful events we think publicly facing board members and leaders should have on their radar this year.

picture of team discussing regulatory change management

Blog

· Dec 11, 2025

· 10 min read

Regulatory change management: A step-by-step guide to compliance success

Writing on governance, risk, compliance and audit since 2020

By Kezia Farnham

Master regulatory change management with this guide. Learn the framework compliance teams can use to monitor and implement regulatory changes.

Business risk grew double digits in 2025, according to GCs

Blog

· Dec 9, 2025

· 5 min read

Business risk grew double digits in 2025, according to GCs

By Michael Emperor

The Q4 GC Risk Index finds business risk 16 percent higher than it was at the start of the year, as domestic political uncertainty and regulatory upheaval continue to cast a shadow over the compliance sphere.

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