Keeping Good Companies articles from May 2006

Keeping Good Companies archives from May 2006

Do we need dual regulators in financial services? Synergies in establishing a single regulator *.(Australia. Prudential Regulation Authority, Australia. Securities and Investments Commission)
May 1, 2006... * Do we need both APRA and ASIC? * A recap of the history of regulators in financial services sector * How are financial services regulated in other countries? Since July 1998 Australia has had a variety of regulators involved in...

It ain't what you do, it's the way that you do it: ASIC's draft guidelines for prospectuses.(Australia. Securities and Investments Commission)
May 1, 2006... * Examining the draft guidelines released by ASIC * What constitutes a 'clear, concise and effective' prospectus? * How do the draft guidelines compare with United States and United Kingdom experience? The Australian Securities &...

Tax risk management--confronting the issue.
May 1, 2006... While not new, the Commissioner of Taxation's recent focus on tax risk management and corporate governance serves as a reminder to all corporate taxpayers to have a robust tax risk management framework in place. Given the complexity in...

On selling tickets to a chook raffle--and other lessons from the AGM.(Annual Governance Symposium)
May 1, 2006... * New strategies and technologies to increase shareholder engagement * Ways of improving communications between corporations and their shareholders * Methods to help restore investor trust and confidence, and improve functioning of...

Cartel behaviour: recent developments in penalties, prosecutions and victims' rights.(Professional Updates: COMPETITION LAW)
May 1, 2006... * What constitutes cartel conduct? * Anticipated changes to penalties for engaging in cartel behaviour * The ACCC Immunity Policy and its effects * Developments in the rights of victims of cartel behaviour On 21 December 2005,...

Effective general meetings: the role of the chair.(Professional Updates: CORPORATE LAW)
May 1, 2006... * Examining the responsibilities and powers of the chair at general meetings * How to manage an efficient and effective general meeting The chair, responsible for the exercise of procedural control, plays a key role in the...

The devil of the detail: WorkChoice regulations.(Professional Updates: EMPLOYMENT LAW)
May 1, 2006... * Examining the detail of the Federal Government's new Regulations under WorkChoices legislation * Key points for employers, unions and employees On 19 March 2006, the Federal Government announced that its WorkChoices reforms would...

Corporate reputation watch.(Professional Updates: MANAGEMENT)
May 1, 2006... * A survey of the importance of a company's reputation and perception of its management team * Similarities and differences between global and Asia-Pacific findings * The role of good corporate governance and transparent...

Regulating corporate dishonesty: why psychology matters.(Key Issues: RISK MANAGEMENT)
May 1, 2006... * How well do we understand the psychology behind corporate misconduct? * Are there circumstances when dishonesty is acceptable? * What is the relationship between corporate regulation and dishonesty? psychology behind corporate...