Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Newsletter August 7, 2024 10 Questions to Increase Your Strategic Impact as a Board Member The role of corporate directors is to be trusted advisers to the CEO consistent with their duty of care and to exercise oversight on the shareholders’ behalf. To confirm they are fulfilling this role, directors need to periodically self-assess their boardroom performance. To facilitate this self-assessment, this issue of Board Perspectives offers 10 questions that directors should ask themselves:… Whitepaper June 28, 2023 Navigating State of Data Privacy in the Middle East Independent study to offer perspectives and considerations for GCC organisations embarking on the data privacy journeyData has become a crucial driver for businesses in today's digital age, as organisations can leverage data from various sources, including consumer behavior and operational insights, to make informed decisions, improve efficiency, and drive innovation. However, consumers are… Whitepaper April 9, 2025 Data to Fuel Public Sector Growth in Qatar? Qatar is on a transformative journey, leveraging data to drive innovation, efficiency, and economic growth. With the National Data Program at the core, public and semi-government organisations are poised to harness structured and secure data management frameworks to accelerate their digital ambitions in alignment with the Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030. Newsletter November 29, 2023 Assessment Questions for Audit Committees to Consider As they self-assess their performance periodically, audit committees may find useful the illustrative questions we have made available in our Assessment Questions for Audit Committees to Consider. Committee members should periodically assess the committee’s composition, charter and agenda focus in view of the company’s industry, circumstances, risks, financial reporting issues and current… Newsletter March 14, 2024 Why Boards Should Care More About Geopolitics Than Ever Before Geopolitical risk seems higher than at any point in recent memory. Managing this risk effectively should be a core competency for all businesses — and the board should lead the way.After decades of globalisation shaping the world order, businesses are now forced to accept a new reality. Geopolitical risk is an ever-growing threat with far-reaching potential consequences. This risk arises from a… Newsletter May 8, 2024 Sharpening the Board’s Focus on M&A Due Diligence Whether an acquisition is a stand-alone, complementary entity or an integration, the due diligence process is undergoing a paradigm shift due to the higher cost of funding and the impact of failed transactions. Boards should expect a more aggressive focus on due diligence.How has the due diligence process changed in recent years? For sure, the complexity of certain topics, such as environmental… Survey February 7, 2022 New Normal in Internal Audit Function - Oman Pulse of Internal Audit Survey 2022 Internal audit, as the third line of defense, plays a critical role in providing assurance and related value-added services to an organization within the ambit of corporate governance. As Oman’s governance landscape is evolving, the IA fraternity is ever more cognizant of its role by contributing positively to the growth and sustainability of their organizations. Against the backdrop of these… Insights paper September 3, 2024 Are you ready for GIAS? The New Global Internal Audit Standards™ (GIAS), published on January 9, 2024, will come into effect on January 9, 2025. These standards represent a significant evolution in the practice of internal auditing, incorporating essential content from the 2017 Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the mandatory guidance of the International Professional Practice Framework® (… Survey December 12, 2020 Global Capability Centres in India - A Survey Report Protiviti conducted a survey of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India, focusing on themes around Operations, Technology, People & Strategy and impact of Covid-19 on each of the themes. Protiviti analysed the inputs and responses received from leaders and C-Suite executives across industries to bring in insights and trends most relevant to GCCs. The report presents useful insights of… Newsletter April 8, 2024 A Call to Action for Boards The inaugural Global Board Governance Survey conducted by Protiviti, BoardProspects and Broadridge — a study believed to be the first of its kind — summarises the views of more than 1,000 directors and C-suite executives worldwide on the role and effectiveness of the board. It provides insights regarding the board’s priorities and performance as well as the differing perspectives of directors and… Load More