“I Didn’t Understand the AI” Is Not a Defence: Why boards are already accountable for AI risk, whether they like it or not
Artificial intelligence is now embedded across financial services and increasingly across wider mid-tier businesses. It touches credit decisions, customer communications, fraud detection, pricing, marketing, operations and risk management. In many organisations, it is already business-critical. What is striking is how often responsibility for AI is still treated as a technical issue. Something to be owned […]
The Dangers of Being Classed as a Shadow Director
In the ever-evolving world of corporate governance, the role of a company director is clearly outlined and scrutinised. However, there exists a lesser known, yet equally important, concept: the shadow director. Under the Companies Act 2006, individuals who influence the decisions of a company’s board without being formally appointed as directors may find themselves caught […]
Why Businesses and Funders Fail to Move Capital: A Model Without A Map
In today’s investment landscape, businesses are eager to secure capital, and Funders are eager to deploy it. Yet, despite the apparent alignment, money doesn’t always flow freely. The reason isn’t always market conditions, risk appetite, or economic cycles. More often, the underlying issue is surprisingly simple: Businesses struggle to articulate how they will operate, and […]
When “More Marketing” Isn’t the Answer: Recognising the Crisis Within Your Business
In my twenty-plus years as a marketer (six-plus as a Fractional CMO), I’ve often been parachuted in when a business feels stuck. The brief is usually the same: “We need to sell more. Let’s spend more on marketing. Can you fix our brand?” As a Chartered Marketer and Fellow of the CIM, I understand the urge […]
Mazur Judgement & Target Operating Models (TOM)
I know, I know… many lawyers are thinking they dislike this insight already. Firstly, because TOM design feels corporate, which I understand can put lawyers off immediately, and secondly, because there is a significant amount of Mazur fatigue for many excellent lawyers who have been affected by the judgment. Lessons from Mazur are wider than […]
Inside Arx Nova: Q&A with Chris Johnson
What motivated you to co-found Arx Nova? I have previously been placed in a situation where I was thrown into the pilot seat of a business going through crisis. At that time, I had multiple advisors, all giving me good advice; however, each piece of advice came from their own perspective. It was left to […]
The Hidden Perils: Why Businesses Cannot Afford to Be Unprepared for Regulatory Reform
Understanding the Impact of Regulatory Change and the Cost of Inaction Across every sector, ways of working are evolving. In some industries, the pace of change is explosive and challenges traditional approaches. Regulatory changes, driven by political shifts, technological advancements, environmental concerns or public demand, are introduced to address emerging risks, protect stakeholders and ensure […]
Navigating the Responsibilities: An Overview of UK Director Duties
Understanding the Legal, Ethical, and Practical Expectations of Company Directors in the United Kingdom Stepping into the role of a director for a UK company is both a privilege and a profound responsibility. Beyond the allure of strategic decision-making and the opportunity to shape business direction, directors are entrusted with a series of legal and […]