Strong Boards Are Key Says Regulator

Strong management Boards are vital if Registered Providers are to adapt to a changing operating environment and successfully meet future challenges, according to the new Regulator of Social Housing.  Speaking as the HCA took responsibility for the Regulation of Social Housing Providers in England, Julian Ashby, chair of the Agency’s new independent Regulation Committee, said: ‘Robust economic regulation is necessary to maintain lender confidence and protect taxpayers.  We will focus on governance, viability and value for money, but it is the skills of Providers’ Boards that will underpin all three.   We will expect to see evidence that Boards are up to the job of navigating their organisations through some challenging times ahead’ Read more on the HCA website.