London Governance & Compliance Academy
A conflict of interest arises when an individual’s personal interests interfere, or have the potential to interfere, with their professional duties and responsibilities. In essence, it occurs when a personal gain could influence professional decision-making, potentially compromising the interests of other stakeholders. Conflicts of interest can have serious consequences, both for individuals and organisations. In […]
What is market abuse? Market abuse, a term encompassing a variety of detrimental financial activities such as insider dealing, manipulation of trading and misinformation, threatens the very integrity and efficient functioning of financial markets. As the Financial Conduct Authority points out, this perversion of fair play disrupts the level playing field essential for investor […]
Whistleblowing is a vital process that helps expose and address misconduct, illegal or unethical practices within organisations. It should be clear to every employee and manager exactly how and why it is important, and its processes should be available for every person to access. Whistleblowers play a crucial role in maintaining transparency and accountability within […]
