Our September issue of the Agenda contains a mix of topical items and practical advice for business owners and innovators. With the National Security and Investment Act having to be considered on every technology transaction or investment, our NSI Act working group picks out the key insights from the Cabinet Office's National Security and Investment Act 2021: Annual Report 2023. We also set out the requirements of the new UK financial promotions regime with which cryptoasset firms marketing to UK consumers will need to comply from 8 October 2023 and we reflect on the winding down of the IPSX. In the first of a series of articles focused on the key considerations for the founders of a company during the course of an early stage investment transaction, we consider what founders should be thinking about during the term sheet phase. Our piece on what happens when a shareholder and director dies underlines the importance of estate planning for business owners. Finally, in the context of the FRC's consultation on the UK Corporate Governance Code, we highlight the importance of the role of General Counsel in sound corporate governance.