General counsels, in-house corporate secretarial and legal teams are constantly under pressure to deliver a successful global compliance strategy. Determining the most urgent actions can make governance of large multi-nationals’ subsidiary portfolios a seriously challenging exercise.

In the last few years, a strong focus on Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) has become evident in many companies as individuals, businesses and investors alike, seek to have a greater positive impact on the planet and society as a whole.

As we reach the final stages of 2020, it is fair to say it has been one of the most challenging years for the global subsidiary governance industry. Not only has regulatory complexity continued its upward trajectory, but almost all businesses have been faced with the prospect of moving to a fully remote environment in a very short space of time.

Data is an omnipresent feature of all our lives. Over the last 30 years, as technological advancement has rapidly increased, so too has our approach to data management and analytics. Put simply, the companies with the ability to utilise data in the most effective way have a significant advantage over their competitors, as data feeds into key decision-making, enhancing the process and allowing businesses to make smarter and more informed decisions.