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Professional researching details of the EU AI Act

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· Jul 17, 2024

· 7 min read

The EU AI Act comes into force: How this pioneering legislation impacts your organisation

The EU AI Act is the first comprehensive regulation addressing AI risks and safeguarding the health, safety and fundamental rights of EU citizens, with a global impact on AI governance.

Boards settling with activists more frequently

Blog

· Jul 17, 2024

· 5 min read

IN-DEPTH: Boards make more settlements with activists amid rising legal opposition

By Jason Booth

Settlements between U.S. public companies and activist shareholders increased by almost 5% in the first half of 2024, pointing to a growing willingness by both sides to seek terms rather than risk an expensive proxy fight.

Diligent Boards is leading the way in G2’s summer 2024 report

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· Jul 16, 2024

· 2 min read

Diligent Boards: Leading the way in G2’s summer 2024 report

By Sarah McDonald

We are thrilled to announce that Diligent Boards has been recognized as a Leader in G2’s Summer 2024 Grid® Report for Board Management Software.

Professionals discussing company reference data

Blog

· Jul 16, 2024

· 6 min read

Uncovering the unseen: How company reference data protects your business from hidden risks

By Nithya B. Das

Discover company reference data’s significance in identifying hidden risks and safeguarding organizations’ futures.

elevate your impact as a public school board member

Blog

· Jul 15, 2024

· 7 min read

Elevate your impact as a public school board member

By Jennifer Rose Hale

We explore the characteristics of star school board members and how technology supports them. Service, teamwork, good communication and positive role modeling all figure into how to elevate your impact.

Director Confidence Index

Blog

· Jul 12, 2024

· 4 min read

Director Confidence Index June 2024

By Kira Ciccarelli

Directors are hopeful the upcoming presidential election will be one of the last remaining hurdles to growth, as companies prepare to increase capex amid improving market indicators.

Two professionals discussing the Corporate Transparency Act

Blog

· Jul 12, 2024

· 11 min read

The Corporate Transparency Act: Understanding reporting requirements and overcoming compliance challenges

By Cathy Cartieri

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires companies to report beneficial ownership information for some of their entities, revealing the individuals who ultimately own or control them.

ARC professionals discussing the benefits of AI

Blog

· Jul 12, 2024

· 5 min read

4 powerful benefits of AI for audit, risk and compliance

By Phil Lim

Discover the ways AI can help you enhance performance across audit, risk and compliance.

Professionals discussing their experience switching to Diligent Entities

Blog

· Jul 12, 2024

· 4 min read

Making the switch to Diligent Entities: Users share their experience

By Rob Kiser

Real users describe their experience switching to Diligent Entities from traditional entity management solutions.

An interview with Till Hufnagel, partner and head of activism with Petrus Advisers, an activist investor group operating since 2009.

Blog

· Jul 12, 2024

· 6 min read

IN-DEPTH: Q&A with Petrus Advisers

By Antoinette Giblin

An interview with Till Hufnagel, partner and head of activism with Petrus Advisers, an activist investor group operating since 2009.

Trends in Japanese shareholder activism

Blog

· Jul 12, 2024

· 3 min read

Activism & Voting this Week: Japan's whirlwind proxy season

By Jason Booth

Japanese proxy season trends to emerge in 2024.

Professionals discussing ECCTA's impacts on company secretaries

Blog

· Jul 9, 2024

· 5 min read

What are the new responsibilities for company secretaries under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA)?

By Tolu Ajimoko

ECCTA introduces a range of measures designed to tackle corporate crime, among which are significant reforms to Companies House. Read our blog for more.

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