Company secretarial

In this month’s interview, Maureen McGrath FGIA of Scentre Group discusses holding their AGM in the midst of COVID-19 restrictions.

An IPO marks the end of a long journey to listing, as well as the beginning of a new regime fulfilling the strict governance standards required of listed entities. Company secretaries can ease the…

The ability to move across, below, and around boundaries facilitates the work of all the company secretaries. The company secretary has evolved into a significant role that has sufficient depth and…

Governance Institute has issued an Insights document which provides guidance on the new edition of the Principles and Recommendations. The fourth edition contains 35 recommendations of which seven…

The importance of accurate minutes of meetings of directors came under the spotlight during the banking royal commission. As the degree of legal risk for business has increased considerably over…

Effective and clear corporate governance practices can be critical when selling your business, raising capital and arranging financing.  This article examines simple but effective steps businesses…

The impact and the role of culture has featured throughout 2018. The real danger when it comes to risk management is complacency. Climate change and environmental, social and governance have…

Improved technology is enabling the take-up of hybrid AGMs. The United States is leading the way for virtual meetings. The focus is now on best practice and how to increase the relevance and…

Board papers do not need to be long or complex. Providing a run sheet to the chair ahead of the meeting will assist with facilitating the smooth running of the board meeting and give shape to the…

The recent focus on the term ‘culture’ to describe corporate bad behaviour and lack of standards distracts attention from the valuable lessons and insights developed over a considerable period…