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    Governance News 17 August 2022

    40 minute read + (PDF download)  17.08.2022 Mark Standen, Siobhan Doherty, Kate Hilder

    This week's news has a strong risk focus.  It features coverage of the Governance Institute of Australia's report into the way in which boards are grappling (or not) with digital transformation and the key areas where (some) risk falling behind.  The issue also includes discussion of the likely implications of APRA's proposed new operational risk standard CPS 230 for service providers.  The issue also includes coverage of various significant ESG, regulatory and financial services related developments and more…

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