Hot topics for board members

Stay one step ahead with the latest news on topics that dominate the board agenda

As a board member, it’s important to stay up to date on the issues facing your organization, industry and the wider economic environment. On this page, you will find a selection of articles that have appeared in our Board Leadership Newsletter.

Corporate governance

How do you ensure good governance? Through transparency, trust and compliance.  The board, especially the audit committee, must address these three priorities all at once. Accurate, timely, relevant reporting informs stakeholders, supports decision-making and complies with changing regulatory requirements.

Risk and compliance

Today’s economic environment is one of unprecedented dynamism and uncertainty. Companies find themselves in an increasingly complex world that harbors significant risks – but also opportunities – and should respond with effective management and close monitoring of measures put in place.

Assurance

From ESG to equal pay: regulators, customers and employees want reliable information on topics beyond the scope of traditional financial reporting. Boards are increasingly seeking independent assurance to enhance credibility and reliability of financial and non-financial disclosures. At the same time, audits are becoming increasingly data-driven, making it more important than ever to keep up with tech advances.

Corporate reporting

As stakeholder expectations evolve, corporate reporting is also changing. Alongside established financial reporting standards, various initiatives and regulations are emerging to give stakeholders more transparency on a company’s broader impact on society and the environment.

Your key contacts

Hélène Béguin

Audit Partner, Head of KPMG in Western Switzerland

KPMG Switzerland

Rolf Hauenstein

Partner, Head of Markets Audit, Head of Board Leadership Center

KPMG Switzerland

Prof. Dr. Reto Eberle

Partner, Member of the Department of Professional Practice

KPMG Switzerland

Florin Krapp

Partner, Sector Head Retail, Audit

KPMG Switzerland

Board Leadership Center

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