Financier Worldwide Quotes Matthew Banham on Strengthening Whistleblowing Frameworks and Corporate Governance

Financier Worldwide quoted Matthew Banham, White Collar Defense & Litigation partner in Seyfarth’s London office, in its article, “Speak up, stand strong: making whistleblowing work in practice.” The piece, published in the August 2026 issue, explores how organizations can build effective whistleblowing frameworks and foster cultures that encourage employees to raise concerns.

Banham emphasized the growing importance of robust speak-up systems in supporting governance, managing risk, and strengthening workplace culture. He highlighted how effective frameworks help organizations identify issues early while reinforcing accountability and trust, noting:

“Whistleblower programmes are a core pillar of corporate governance as they provide organisations with critical insight into legal, operational and cultural risks. Effective speak-up frameworks foster accountability, ethical behaviour and employee trust while helping businesses identify issues before they escalate into regulatory, litigation or reputational crises.”

The full article is available here.