Insights

Month: Aug

• Why risk management professionals ‘must attend’ this one day forum

  by Meegan George, Chief Commercial Officer, Governance Institute
  16/08/2017

  As recent events have clearly demonstrated, identifying and managing potential risks is a critical issue for every organisation in today’s inter-connected world.  It must be at the top of the agenda for boards, executives and risk professionals. This makes Governance Institute of Australia’s National Risk Management Forum 2017 on Friday, 15 September, at the Hilton Sydney a ‘must attend’ event for anyone looking to future proof and advance their career.

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• The hybrid AGM — Engagement with shareholders

  by Judith Fox, CEO, Australian Shareholders’ Association
  03/08/2017

  As we know, the AGM is a key aspect of the governance framework, yet listed companies are struggling to attract shareholder participation. In 2016 only 0.16 per cent of shareholders attended company meetings.

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