744 In today's world, funds and other financial institutions play a vital role in encouraging better corporate governance practices (CGPs) in companies. Funds recognise that good CGPs in their portfolio companies are not only important from a risk management perspective but can lead to greater investment returns in the long-run. Hence, investors are increasingly focussed on the adoption, implementation and ongoing effectiveness of CGPs in their portfolio companies.  In this article, we explore exactly why good CGPs in portfolio companies (regardless of their size) are a growing priority for funds: