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When the Person on Your Screen Isn't Real: A Board's Guide to Deepfake Fraud
Executive Summary A finance manager at a global engineering firm joins what looks like an ordinary video call. The CFO's on it. So are a few familiar colleagues. Nothing feels off. By the end of the call, roughly $25 million has moved out the door, and every single person on that screen was fake. Not spoofed emails, not typos in a domain name, an actual AI-generated video call. That's the world boards are now operating in, and honestly, most governance frameworks haven't caug


Board Composition in 2026: Why Only 32% of Executives Trust Their Board's Skill Mix
Board composition practices, governance requirements and market expectations vary by jurisdiction and company. Boards should assess their composition against their organization's strategy, risk profile, regulatory environment and applicable governance requirements.


Rethinking Governance: Why Cyber Expertise Must Be a Board Priority
Let’s be honest: a lot of boardrooms still don’t get cybersecurity. Directors talk endlessly about growth strategies, shareholder...

World Development Corporation Directors’ Institute - World Council of Directors
Sep 25, 20255 min read
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