Posts in Governance
How to detect and prevent employee check fraud

This blog examines the increasing threat of employee check fraud, highlighting two significant check fraud cases involving industry leaders Synergy Brands Inc. and Vanguard in the beverage and finance sectors. It also offers a practical step-by-step guide to how organizations can minimize this threat by strengthening their internal governance and controls.

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GovernanceStephen Pomfret
Beyond compliance: UK’s FRC calls for deeper insight in corporate governance reporting

The FRC has published its 2023 Annual Review of Corporate Governance Reporting which highlights a need for UK companies to enhance their corporate governance reporting, particularly in risk management and internal controls. Despite notable strides in transparency, many firms still fall short of providing the clear, detailed disclosures stakeholders expect.

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GovernanceStephen Pomfret
e-Signature vs. authorised signatory: Is there a difference? (Survey results)

Recently, we asked the members of the Governance, Risk and Compliance Management (GRC) group on LinkedIn if they were aware of the difference between e-signatures and authorised signatories. Worryingly, according to 12% of respondents, there is “no difference at all” between the two terms whilst 8% believe that there’s no major difference. So, do e-signatures differ from authorised signatories?

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GovernanceStephen Pomfret