Global Newsletter

Issue 38 - February 2024

13 February 2024

In the first Global Newsletter of the year, we hear the latest from our Director General’s blog, and announce the soon-to-be launched knowledge centre on climate change – keep an eye on the website for more details soon. We also dive into the eCommunity archives to highlight the great content housed there – they are well worth a look! Finally, we hear the latest from our local Divisions in Hong Kong and China, the UK and Ireland, and Australia.


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Issue 37 - December 2023

12 December 2023

In the final newsletter of the year, we hear the latest from our Director General's blog, and highlight the CGI Global Passport initiative which allows CGI members access to all of the intellectual property, seminars, workshops, journals and more from any part of our global network. We also take a look at the latest from the eCommunity, and hear about what’s happening in our local Divisions in Australia, the UK, Hong Kong and China, and Southern Africa.


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Issue 36 - November 2023

13 November 2023

This issue, we hear from our President Jill Parratt FCG who introduces her report to Members, we also highlight the CGI Global Passport initiative which allows CGI members to enjoy the privileges of membership of any Division. We also take a look at the latest from the eCommunity, and hear about what’s happening in our local Divisions in Australia, and Hong Kong and China.


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Issue 35 - October 2023

10 October 2023

In October's newsletter we highlight the replay of our recent Global webinar on Good Governance for Family-owned Companies, which you can now catch up on-demand. We also mention the wrecent blog post from our Director General, and take a look at the latest from the eCommunity. We also hear about what’s happening in our local Divisions in Australia, and Hong Kong and China.


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Issue 34 - September 2023

12 September 2023

In September's newsletter we shine the spotlight on our upcoming Global webinar on Good Governance for Family-owned Companies, and highlighted the upcoming AGM. We also take a look at the latest from the eCommunity, and what’s happening in our local Divisions in Australia, Hong Kong and China, and Southern Africa.


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Issue 33 - August 2023

08 August 2023

In August's newsletter we shine the spotlight on our upcoming Global webinar on Good Governance for Family-owned Companies next month. We also highlight the latest post from our Director General's blog, this month he writes about how communities look to companies to provide them with goods and services but also to be socially and environmentally responsible. We also take a look at the latest from the eCommunity, and what’s happening in our local Divisions in UK and Ireland, Southern Africa, and Hong Kong and China.


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Issue 32 - July 2023

12 July 2023

In July's newsletter we mention the date of the upcoming AGM in Vancouver, Canada on 22 September - save the date in your diaries and keep an eye out for more information being circulated soon. We also highlight the latest post from our Director General's blog, this month he writes about how the needs of our current and future members have changed, what's caused these changes, and how to best connect going forward. We also take a look at the latest from the eCommunity, and what’s happening in our local Divisions in Canada, the UK and Ireland, and Australia.


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Issue 31 - June 2023

13 June 2023

In June’s newsletter, we highlight a new report from the President which will bring members up to date on progress on the Institute’s 2020+ Strategic Plan as well as future initiatives. Our Director General, Tim Sheehy’s recent Front of Mind blog post discusses the Institute’s strengths and how they have supported members with a wide range of issues. We also take a look at what’s happening in our local Divisions in Australia, the UK & Ireland and Zimbabwe.


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Issue 30 - May 2023

01 May 2023

In our 30th issue, we thank everyone who joined us for our recent webinar on sustainability, climate change and net-zero, you can now watch the replay on-demand via the website. We also highlight our very first episode in our ‘State of the Division’ conversations. In this episode we speak to Ellie Pang FCG HKFCG of the Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute, and Justin J Anthony of the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators about what’s currently happening within their respective Divisions. We also get the latest from the eCommunity, and hear from our Australian Division.


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Issue 29 - April 2023

03 April 2023

In this issue, we remind readers of our upcoming webinar on sustainability, climate change and net-zero and how governance professionals will be vital to their Board’s in implementing business practices that are ethical and sustainable. We also mention the survey that will inform part of our webinar – is you Board ready for Net-Zero? We also highlight the latest from the eCommunity and hear what’s going on in our local Divisions in Australia and Zimbabwe.


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Issue 28 - March 2023

06 March 2023

In March’s issue of the Global newsletter, we shine the spotlight on our upcoming webinar on sustainability, climate change and net-zero, and the important role governance will play going forward. We also mention the Thought Leadership paper that has informed our next webinar, titled Boards Fit for Net-Zero – Governance to 1.5°C Pathway. We highlight a new MoU that has recently been signed with The Colegio Nacional de Consejeros Profesionales Independientes de Empresa, A.C.; Mexico, and also hear the latest from our blog. Finally, we hear from our local Divisions in the UK and Ireland and Australia.


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Issue 27 - February 2023

06 February 2023

In our first issue of the year, we highlight our very first Eye-To-Eye virtual networking sessions with guest speakers Malcolm Fraser and Paul Dubal speaking about data governance and EQ for the governance professional. We also introduce the CGI Global Passport – a new initiative that allows CGI members access to all of our network of Divisions. We hear the latest from our blog and get the latest news from our local Divisions in the UK and Ireland and Australia.


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Issue 26 - December 2022

05 December 2022

In the last newsletter of the year, we highlight the Governance Gateway and what you can expect to find in this new part of the CGI Global eCommunity. We also highlight two new Memorandums of Understandings CGI has recently signed with two leading associations in Latin America, as well as the latest from our blog. Finally, we hear from our local Divisions in Southern Africa, Hong Kong and China, Australia, and the UK and Ireland.


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Issue 25 - November 2022

07 November 2022

In November’s update, we open the Governance Gateway – a brand-new initiative within the Global eCommunity for recent graduates or those new to the profession. We also highlight the report from the President and hear the latest from the Director General’s blog, as well as showcasing the results of the AGM. We also hear from our local Divisions in Hong Kong and China and Australia.


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Issue 24 - October 2022

03 October 2022

This issue we put the spotlight on our upcoming webinar – join us for a live discussion with an expert panel on 19 October. We also highlight our new Thought Leadership paper on the impact of Covid-19 and offer a multi-jurisdictional assessment. We also hear what’s going on locally from our Divisions in Southern Africa, Hong Kong and China, Australia, the UK and Ireland, and Malaysia.


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Issue 23 - September 2023

05 September 2022

In September’s issue, we mention our upcoming webinar on the values of belonging, dignity and justice, which is based on our recently released Thought Leadership paper. We also tease something brand-new coming to the eCommunity soon, and hear from our very first Gold eCommunity member! Finally, we hear from our Divisions in Southern Africa, Australia, Hong Kong and China, and New Zealand.


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Issue 22 - August 2022

01 August 2022

In this issue, we highlight some recent stats from the eCommunity – welcome to all our new members! We also mention the new blog post from our Director General and ask all members to save the date for the AGM which will be held in October. We also hear from our local Divisions in the UK and Ireland, Australia, Southern Africa, Malaysia, and Canada.


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Issue 21 - July 2022

04 July 2022

In July’s newsletter, we welcome our new President, Jill Parratt to her new position and highlight the letter she has written to members. We showcase our new Thought Leadership paper on the values of belonging, dignity and justice, and ask members to save the date for the upcoming AGM in October. We also hear from our local Divisions in Malaysia, Hong Kong and China, Australia, New Zealand, and Southern Africa.


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Issue 20 - June 2022

06 June 2022

In the June edition of the CGI Global newsletter, we highlight our brand-new videos to help you navigate the eCommunity, we hear from Peter Turnbull in his President’s Report, and we get the latest from our Director General’s blog. This issue, we also hear from our local Divisions in Zimbabwe, Australia and the UK and Ireland.


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Issue 19 - May 2022

02 May 2022

In the latest issue of the CGI Global newsletter, we put the spotlight on our global eCommunity – a free to use space created for governance professionals by governance professionals. We mention the latest from our Director General’s blog, as well as hearing the latest from our Divisions in Australia and the UK and Ireland.


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Issue 18 - April 2022

04 April 2022

In the April issue, you can now watch our latest global webinar on the ethical governance of AI on-demand and find the follow up conversation over on the eCommunity. We would like to hear from you if you’re interested in joining CGI’s Thought Leadership Committee and shaping the policy agenda for governance professionals. We also highlight the latest news from our local Divisions in Zimbabwe, Hong Kong and China, Australia, and the UK and Ireland.


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Issue 17 - March 2022

07 March 2022

In the March issue, we promote our upcoming global webinar on the ethical governance of AI and the thought leadership paper written by Gertrude Takawira – webinar panellist and CGI Global’s Policy Advisor. We also hear from Christopher Russell who has written a guest blog on bullying and diversity in the workplace. Finally, we hear from our local Divisions in Australia and the UK and Ireland.


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Issue 16 - February 2022

07 February 2022

In our first newsletter of the New Year, we highlight our upcoming webinar on the ethical governance of AI and introduce our expert panel. We also bring to attention the thought leadership paper that the webinar will be based on, as well as the latest from the Director General’s blog. We also hear from our local Divisions in Hong Kong and China, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and the UK and Ireland.


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Issue 15 - December 2021

06 December 2021

In this issue, we celebrate our eCommunity’s second anniversary and ask you all to take part in a survey on what improvements we could make to develop the global eCommunity even further. We also shine the spotlight on two books released by members of the Institute, highlight the latest from the blog, and hear the latest from our Divisions in Australia, the UK and Ireland, and Hong Kong and China.


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Issue 14 - November 2021

01 November 2021

This month, we highlight the latest episode in our Governance Exchange podcast series. Director General, Tim Sheehy, speaks with Dan Shepherdson about neurodiversity and what advice he has for emerging governance professionals. We also highlight the report from the President and what’s happening locally from our Divisions in Hong Kong and China, Australia, and Malaysia.


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Issue 13 - October 2021

12 October 2021

In this issue, we celebrate CGI’s 130-year anniversary! Read more about our rich history and find a timeline detailing key moments over the last 130 years on the CGI website. We highlight our new streamlined pathways to membership, we have spoken to a few recent graduates to find out how they are staying at the forefront of good governance and what CGI membership has done for them. We also hear the latest from our local Divisions in Zimbabwe, Southern Africa, New Zealand and the UK.


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Issue 12 - September 2021

14 September 2021

In September’s newsletter, the spotlight is on the latest episode of The Governance Exchange podcast with John Heaton about his international perspective on Corporate Governance. We also highlight the latest guest blog, this month written by Wei Fong Wong on Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance 2021. We also take a look at the latest news from our local divisions in the UK and Australia.


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Issue 11 - August 2021

10 August 2021

In the latest issue of CGI’s Global eNewsletter, we promote our upcoming webinar on Digital Age Risk in partnership with WhiteHawk – make sure to register to save your place! We also highlight the latest episode in our new series of The Governance Exchange, in which CGI’s International President Peter Turnbull AM FCG gives his view on regulatory changes impacting director’s liabilities. We also take a look at the latest guest blog from Paul Dubal, as well as finding out the latest news and events from our local divisions in the UK, Australia and Hong Kong.


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Issue 10 - July 2021

13 July 2021

In July’s newsletter we announced our upcoming two-part global webinar on Digital Age Risk in partnership with WhiteHawk Inc. This webinar and subsequent workshop is a must if you want your organisation to be resilient, responsive and successful today and into the future! We also highlight the latest episode of The Governance Exchange, where leading governance consultant Lloyd Mander joins us to discuss his thought leadership paper Diversity of thought: how you can prepare your board to solve complex problems. We also take a look at the recent Front of Mind blog and what’s been happening on our eCommunity, as well as finding out the latest news and events from our local divisions in New Zealand, Canada, Australia and the UK and Ireland.


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Issue 9 - June 2021

14 June 2021

In June’s newsletter, we announce the launch of episode one in our brand-new series of The Governance Exchange, where we speak with Dr Dennis Mowbray, a leading governance, strategy and risk adviser, about his new paper; The Third Team: Linking boards and organisational performance. We also highlight the latest Director General’s Front of Mind blog post, and find out what’s been happening at our local divisions in the UK, Australia, Canada, and Hong Kong/China.


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Issue 8 - May 2021

11 May 2021

In this issue, we share the news that the Institute’s Division that serves members in the UK, Ireland and the Associated Territories has formally completed their change of name to The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland. We also highlight last month’s Council meeting and how to access the President’s report to members, as well as a guest blog post written for us by Christopher Russell, and the latest news from our eCommunity. Finally we find out what’s been happening at our local divisions in Australia and Hong Kong.


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Issue 7 - April 2021

13 April 2021

In April’s newsletter, we highlight the success of our recent webinar, which you can catch up on-demand via our website if you missed it and find a dedicated discussion thread on our eCommunity. We mention the topics that will be discussed at the first Council meeting of 2021, and our Director General’s latest ‘Front of Mind’ blog post, and the brand-new sponsorship opportunities on offer. Also we find out what’s been happening at our local divisions in Australia, UKRIAT, and Hong Kong/China.


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Issue 6 - March 2021

09 March 2021

In this issue of the CGI Global newsletter, we bring you details of our upcoming webinar; ‘Women in the Boardroom: An International Governance Stocktake’, as part of International Women’s Day 2021 and introduce the thought leadership paper that inspired the webinar. You can hear from our Director General as he reflects on gender diversity throughout the governance profession in his ‘Front of Mind’ blog. We also share the latest news and events from your local divisions in New Zealand, UKRIAT and Australia.


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Issue 5 - February 2021

09 February 2021

In the first newsletter of a new, hopefully brighter year, we bring you the latest from the Global Institute as well as what's happening locally at some of our divisions. For initial details on our latest upcoming Global webinar: 'Women in the boardroom', to read up on the latest President's report, or to apply for our newly advertised vacancy, be sure to read through this month's edition!


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Issue 4 - December 2020

08 December 2020

In the final issue of 2020, we release the latest episode in Season 2 of The Governance Exchange - an interview with Louise Davidson, Chief Executive of the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI). In addition to this, we release the latest Thought Leadership paper on Diversity of Thought, highlight upcoming AGM news & celebrate 1 year of the eCommunity. We also share the latest news and events from your local Division including an Awards write-up, new senior appointments within HKICS, a major study on Risk Management, an essay prize up for grabs & 100 years of CGIC!


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Issue 3 - November 2020

10 November 2020

In November's newsletter, we release the latest episode in Season 2 of The Governance Exchange - an interview with Richard Taylor, Chief Executive of Lumi Global, we draw attention to some increasingly prevalent discussion threads on the eCommunity, and we announce the date for this year's AGM. We also share the latest news and events from your local Division including two sets of Awards, a new President for MAICSA, and calls for coherent laws on virtual meetings & e-documents. The eNewsletter is issued monthly and so with one communication you can be brought up to date on news from the global Institute, what is happening on the eCommunity as well as highlights from our network of local Institutes.


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Issue 2 - October 2020

13 October 2020

In the second edition of our Global newsletter, we draw particular attention to our Global webinar on 'The changing role of the Governance professional', highlight the first of our eCommunity guest blogs, and distribute the latest President's Report to Members. Amongst the hive of Global activity, we're also delighted to share the latest news and events from five of the Institute's nine local divisions to showcase how else you can stay in touch or get involved with fellow Governance professionals! The eNewsletter is issued monthly and so with one communication you can be brought up to date on news from the global Institute, what is happening on the eCommunity as well as highlights from our network of local Institutes.


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Issue 1 - September 2020

15 September 2020

Welcome to the first edition of The Chartered Governance Institute's eNewsletter. The eNewsletter will be issued monthly and so with one communication you can be brought up to date on news from the global Institute, what is happening on the eCommunity as well as highlights from our network of local Institutes. The Chartered Governance Institute is unique in being able to draw on the expertise of practicing Chartered Secretaries and Chartered Governance Professionals from over 80 countries in order to provide the latest in thought leadership, global webinars and local web-based conferences. We hope you find this new eNewsletter useful.


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