Governance and Board Effectiveness

Over the life of the business, we help boards carry the burden of responsibility with confidence. Our governance frameworks, advice, reviews and training help promote board effectiveness to fulfil compliance requirements, meet regulatory expectations and provide appropriate oversight. 

Strong governance structures and effective boards are more than a regulatory requirement: They ensure clear accountability and ethical decision-making, and help organisations achieve their goals. Well-structured governance and oversight foster a culture of transparency and responsibility that enhances decision-making and reduces operational risks.

We help organisations cover their key issues across risk management, corporate responsibility, internal controls and executive accountability. We give them the tools they need to comply effectively with regulatory requirements and stakeholders’ expectations while meeting their commercial goals.  

For successful businesses, good governance is not a project, but a way of operating. We support organisations across every stage of business with reviews, monitoring, training and updates to ensure their governance and oversight keep pace with the changing business and evolving regulations.

Identifying risks, weaknesses and new needs, we help businesses ensure boards have the governance structures, decision-making processes, experience and skills they need across the lifecycle.

At home and abroad, we help businesses ensure their leaders have the tools they need to manage risks and fulfil their responsibilities.

• AI governance advice, assessments and assurance
• Board effectiveness reviews
• Board and SMF briefings
• Coaching for SMF16 and SMF17 roles, including leadership development
• Culture and non-financial misconduct advice and assurance
• Director performance evaluation
• Governance evaluation and design
• Senior independent director assessments

• Business travellers annual compliance and advisory services
• Non-resident directors and executive advice
• Remote workers policy design and risk assessments, including permanent establishment risk reviews and management

S&W’s regulatory consulting team works with businesses across financial services sectors to help enable them to stay compliant, reduce risks and achieve their commercial goals. Our experienced partners offer a hands-on, personal service tailored to your business’s needs.  

As the fastest growing top ten accountancy and professional services firm, we offer comprehensive services and bring experience and best practice from across the sector. With industry insights, regulatory expertise and proven experience, we help businesses manage their risks and achieve their goals.

Talk to us today to discuss how we can put in place good governance that sets your business up for sustainable growth.