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Expert Predictions: The 10 Board Trends We’ll See in 2026
Boards have faced mounting challenges over the last couple of years, and 2026 will be no different when it comes to board trends - including risk, a volatile economy, and the growing need to keep up with modern governance. That's part of the reason that Diligent, the...
6 Top AI Trends in GRC to Watch in 2026
2025 was a hallmark year for generative AI, especially for Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), but how will AI trends look in 2026? Next year seems to be even more focused on AI for GRC functions, with a new AI tool emerging - agentic AI. These are intelligent...
Documenting Internal Controls for CFOs: With 7 Helpful Steps
As financial operations become more automated and regulatory scrutiny increases, financial leaders across Africa cannot afford to treat documenting internal controls as a box-ticking exercise. A clear, scalable documentation process not only strengthens audit...
The Truth About Anti-Corruption Screening: A Guide
When financial crime and corruption grow every day, anti-corruption screening is the key to enhancing oversight and transparency. Whether the focus falls on financial reporting, governance, or enterprise risk management, staying ahead regulatory change is no longer...
What Are Internal Controls? Helpful Definitions and Examples for Finance Teams
While internal controls are primarily established to ensure compliance, they also play a vital role in maintaining the security and reliability of an organization’s systems and operations — an aspect that can sometimes be underappreciated by financial teams. Although...
Risk Management for CFOs: The Truth About Risk Oversight
What’s in Our Checklist on Risk Management for CFOs? At face value, CFOs carry the crucial responsibility of overseeing their company’s financial decisions and overall fiscal health. Yet, this role has evolved far beyond managing the bottom line. In today’s...
Financial Reporting: How to Achieve Accuracy and ROI with Automation
Financial reporting is the cornerstone of every organization, making up-to-date data crucial to longevity and resilience. Everyday, organizations face escalating tariffs, shifting regulations, and economic uncertainty - but also, growth, opportunity, and innovation....