A fraud-free future: Five lines of defence in corporate governance

In this digital age, we must ensure that our systems, processes, and frameworks are designed with integrity and transparency in mind

- SHAILESH HARIBHAKTI

Today I want to talk about something that's incredibly important, yet often overlooked. I'm talking about corporate governance, and the five lines of defence that keep our global ecosystem fraud-free and regulations compliant.

As we move forward in this digital age, we must ensure that our systems, processes, and frameworks are designed with integrity and transparency in mind. The stakes are high, and the consequences of failure are severe. But with the right approach, we can create a future where ethics, communication, technology, and toolkits come together to create a seamless, fraud-free experience.

So, what are these five lines of defence? They are: