This survey has its origins in a book that we (Anil Kariwala, Robert Purse & Graham Smedley) are currently writing. Rather than simply relying upon anecdotal evidence and personal experience, we decided to undertake some survey-based research and hence the survey, which was open for responses during the first half of June 2015. The survey was intended to provide us with an understanding of … [Read More...]
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Some Thoughts on Corporate Governance
By Robert Purse
It is my firm belief that every employee, in an organisation, has a part to play in ensuring effective corporate governance. I have quite deliberately introduced the qualifier ‘good’ into this article. Effective corporate governance does not, in and of itself, mean good corporate governance; good may well be implicit, but I have decided to make it explicit and use the ‘shorthand’ Good Governance. … [Read More...]
The sad results of the second gold rush of the Klondike
Prior to the 20th century, geologic discoveries were made by prospectors looking for gold. In the 20th century, geologists armed with the necessary knowledge and technology took the lead. They have provided the economy and industry with many different kinds of mineral raw materials: precious and rare metals, nuclear ore, hydrocarbons, rare earth ore, and other minerals. In the 21 century the … [Read More...]
RESILIENCE: A POSITIVE DEVIATION AMID DIFFICULTY
Article by Dr Dicky Els and Terrance M. Booysen With the accelerated pace of global development, fuelled by South Africa’s socio-economic and political uncertainty, there are obvious knock-on business implications that increase business risks, not least of which includes dampening the mood for local investment. It is therefore not surprising to see many organisations downsizing, restructuring … [Read More...]
Spencer stuart 2014 UK board index
The Spencer Stuart 2014 UK Board Index is a comprehensive review of governance practice in the largest 150 companies in the FTSE rankings, providing a valuable indication of the state of boardroom health during 2013–2014. Once again, diversity remains a key theme, as the spotlight falls not just on women on boards, but also on what companies are doing to develop the pipeline of female executives … [Read More...]
Implementing corporate governance principles in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is a developing country, which has been part of USSR in the past. Therefore large companies still has government as a major shareholder. There is a basis to use corporate governance principles in Kyrgyz companies and our company is one of them. Below I will describe how corporate governance principles are implemented in our company ElectrStanciyalar (Power Plants) joint stock … [Read More...]
Cybersecurity Insurance 101: Focus on What’s Excluded
By Curt Leger
Despite the inexorable rise in small-cap data breaches, 80 percent to 90 percent of companies with revenues below $1 billion have no cyber insurance, according to the insurance data firm Advisen. Since many smaller companies lack the balance sheet strength to absorb the costs associated with cyber breaches, cyber insurance penetration in this segment will likely grow dramatically in years to come. … [Read More...]
Federal D&O Litigation: Washington’s New War Zone?
By Curt Leger
When the United States entered World War I, the U.S. Army boosted recruitment with a poster. Uncle Sam, symbolizing the federal government, pointed to the viewer: “I want you.” So it is with the many federal agencies that today have oversight over major companies and their directors and officers (D&O). If you or your organization have run afoul of a federal regulation, intentionally or not, … [Read More...]
The Dark Side of Commitment
The fish rots from the head, Chinese expression that stands out that the Board of Directors, as head of the organization is key to have a culture that promotes compromise among people working their; on the contrary, the company will not stand for long. Commitment is the result of a tacit or formal agreement among people agreeing on a given delivery in a specific timing and form. Commitment is what … [Read More...]
A comparative perspective women on boards revolution
INTRODUCTION The Franco British Chamber of Commerce Founded in 1873 and with a membership network of over 700 companies, the Chamber’s objective is to lead the Franco-British business community in France. World Women in Real Estate WWIRE is a community that encourages world women in real estate to help each other and create an impact DAREto An innovative consulting firm specialized on … [Read More...]
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