CFO Succession: What UK Finance Chiefs Must Build for 2026
CFO succession planning is a 2026 priority. Here’s what UK CFOs must build now to develop internal bench strength their board will back.
CFO succession planning is a 2026 priority. Here’s what UK CFOs must build now to develop internal bench strength their board will back.
Only 21% of organisations have a formal CEO succession plan, yet the UK Corporate Governance Code requires one. Here is what nomination committees must own.
The ICO holds unprecedented enforcement powers under the DUAA 2025 — including compelling director interviews and mandating technical audits. Here is the personal accountability risk.
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 is now in force — expanding ICO powers and creating new board accountability for data governance from June 2026.
Provision 29 of the UK Corporate Governance Code requires boards to declare internal controls effective — 2026 is the year to build your evidence.
The FRC’s 2026 strategic report guidance update requires UK directors to make new disclosures — boards acting now avoid restatement risk and audit committee challenge at year end.