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# On the 2026 Board Agenda: What Directors Need to Push Now

KPMG argues effectiveness now hinges on clarity of questions, guardrails and escalation rather than operational depth, with a shift from compliance signaling to execution credibility—regulators and investors testing whether risk responses are owned, resourced and time-bound. It offers a practical operating-rhythm lens for mid-market CEOs and directors.

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KPMG (https://kpmg.com/in/en/blogs/2026/04/on-the-2026-board-agenda-what-directors-need-to-push-now.html)

Topic: Governance Execution: https://lyoenandpartners.com/insights/topic/governance-execution

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