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Perceived conflicts of interests can be uniquely challenging. However, as recent events show (in the sense of how not to do it), there are ways of managing and potential issues.   ________________________________________________________________________________________________ [su_box title="About the Author" box_color="#020a4a"]Michael has over 15 years experience supporting, developing and improving effective conflicts of interests

Conflicts of interests arise in many everyday organisational situations. They are not always obvious, and they do not always involve wrongdoing, but if left unmanaged they can undermine trust, fairness, and decision-making. Below are five common scenarios where conflicts of interests frequently occur, covering both financial and non-financial interests. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Conflicts of interests are not just a procedural challenge—they are a cultural one. Even the most sophisticated policies and registers are ineffective if the organisational culture does not support honesty, transparency, and ethical decision-making. A strong corporate culture makes conflict of interest management a natural part of the workplace rather

We get asked a lot of questions about conflicts of interests so we have collated the most frequently asked ones and invited our conflicts of interests expert, Michael Wuestefeld-Gray, to answer them. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ [su_box title="About the Author" box_color="#020a4a"]Michael has over 15 years experience supporting, developing and improving effective conflicts of

It is important for every organisation to develop effective conflicts of interests management systems. But, how do you know if your systems are good enough?  One thing you can do is to benchmark your systems and processes against the maturity matrix below. Take a step back and use the content

[su_box title="About the Author" box_color="#020a4a"]Michael has over 15 years experience supporting, developing and improving effective conflicts of interests systems. He has worked in this field in the public, private and charity sectors including at Board level. This experience has made him the ideal lead trainer for WuDo Solutions’ five-star rated

Whenever interests are declared an assessment must be made of any actual or potential conflicts they may create, and a decision must be made on what (if anything) should be done to manage the conflict. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ [su_box title="About the Author" box_color="#020a4a"]Michael has over 15 years experience supporting, developing and improving

A Register of Interests is one of the tools for identifying and managing conflicts of interest within organisations. It acts as a structured, transparent record of any declared personal, financial, professional, or other interests held by individuals that may influence, or be perceived to influence, their decision-making or duties.  

A robust conflicts of interests policy is essential to ensure transparency, maintain trust, and uphold ethical standards. In this blog post, we will explore why having such a policy is crucial for the success and reputation of any organisation. We will also consider the role of individuals as well as

The Fraud Act 2006 introduced a comprehensive statutory framework to address various types of fraudulent behaviour in the UK. One of the most significant and far-reaching provisions is found in Section 4, which deals with fraud by abuse of position. This offence is particularly relevant to individuals who occupy roles

A conflicts of interests checklist will help you develop and implement robust systems for managing this key governance activity. In this article we set out a comprehensive checklist, and you can download a copy for your own use too.   ________________________________________________________________________________________________ [su_box title="About the Author" box_color="#020a4a"]Michael has over 15 years

Like fraud by false representation, fraud by failure to disclose information is a specific offence defined in Section 3 of the Fraud Act. This offence applies when a person is under a legal duty to disclose information but intentionally fails to do so in order to make a financial gain