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Blog

· Aug 19, 2026

· 5 min read

From spreadsheets to real-time: How federal agencies are modernizing FISMA, RMF and Zero Trust Compliance

By Jason Venner

Federal agencies still run FISMA, RMF and Zero Trust on spreadsheets. See how automation and CCM close the compliance gap. Read more.

A board director researching tips for board effectiveness

Blog

· Aug 19, 2026

· 17 min read

Board effectiveness for enterprises: strategies for effective governance

Writing on governance, risk, compliance and audit since 2020

By Kezia Farnham

Enterprise board effectiveness explained: the four pillars, core challenges, evaluation practices and how AI supports preparation.

Corporate secretary and governance professionals discussing different D&O insurance policies

Blog

· Aug 18, 2026

· 19 min read

Directors and officers (D&O) insurance: How to know if you need it

By Meghan Day

Learn what D&O insurance covers, who needs it and how to compare Side A, Side B and Side C policies for growing and public companies.

The executive committee sitting at table.

Blog

· Aug 18, 2026

· 16 min read

Role of the executive committee: authority and best practices

Writing on governance, risk, compliance and audit since 2020

By Kezia Farnham

Learn how an executive committee works, who serves on it, its authority limits and how technology supports its recordkeeping.

Blog

· Aug 18, 2026

· 5 min read

IN-DEPTH: Ex-leaders draw swords as Canadian activists aim for precision

By Simon Roughneen

Blog

· Aug 18, 2026

· 14 min read

Activist Investing in Q2: New Bets, Major Exits and Shifting Stakes

By DMI Editorial

Explore the key findings from the latest 13F filings from leading activist investors, including portfolio changes, new positions, and divestments.

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Blog

· Aug 18, 2026

· 8 min read

What is a corporate resolution form?

By The Diligent team

A corporate resolution form is a legal document that formally records the important binding decisions a company makes.

group of diverse board members having a discussion at a table

Blog

· Aug 17, 2026

· 14 min read

Diversity and inclusion in boardrooms: Advantages and strategies for improvement

Writing on governance, risk, compliance and audit since 2020

By Kezia Farnham

Board diversity and inclusion can strengthen oversight. Explore the benefits, 2026 trends and strategies for more inclusive boards.

SurveySync allows compliance teams create a repeatable, governed approach to recurring questionnaires

Blog

· Aug 17, 2026

· 5 min read

How compliance teams can spend less time managing questionnaires and more time managing risk

By Lauren Bean

Vendor questionnaires keep piling up, but the real challenge isn’t the questionnaires themselves. It’s the time spent hunting for information, coordinating stakeholders and recreating answers your team has already provided before. Learn how compliance teams can build a reusable knowledge base, streamline collaboration and use AI to draft defensible responses faster, freeing up more time for risk management and programme improvement.

Business professionals meeting around a conference table while discussing governance, compliance and corporate filing responsibilities.

Blog

· Aug 17, 2026

· 7 min read

What the latest Companies House director disqualifications mean for boards

By April Skipp

Companies House has disqualified 23 directors and issued fines for filing failures in the first half of 2026, signalling a more active approach to enforcement under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. This blog explores what the latest action means for UK boards, why director accountability is coming under greater scrutiny and the practical steps organisations can take to reduce compliance risk. It also includes a 10-question health check to help directors assess governance, filing and oversight processes.

Board member measuring effecetiveness

Blog

· Aug 14, 2026

· 9 min read

Board effectiveness checklist: A four-part guide for governance leaders

Writing on governance, risk, compliance and audit since 2020

By Kezia Farnham

Use this board effectiveness checklist to strengthen evaluation, meeting quality and composition. Includes a free downloadable template.

Someone placing a proxy vote

Blog

· Aug 14, 2026

· 17 min read

What is a board meeting proxy?

By The Diligent team

What is proxy designation? Learn the rules for authorizing, using and revoking a board meeting proxy, plus how Diligent can help.

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