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  • Directors welcome new ASX share trading rules

    Content Type: Media Release

    04 Dec 2009

    The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) today welcomed proposals from the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on share trading by company directors and key management personnel.While a less prescriptive “if not, why not” approach, with guidelines enshrined in the ASX Corporate Governan...

  • ASIC Report November 09

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Nov 2009

    Michael Kingston provides some recent examples of how ASIC has used enforcement to promote good governance. Enforcing good governance The Australia Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and AICD share a similar goal – to achieve the highest standards of governance and directorship...

  • Directors Counsel The doctrine of equitable contribution

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Sep 2009

    Professor Bob Baxt reviews a recent case that exposes the difficulties of superimposing personal obligations in the context of a company structure. The doctrine of equitable contribution It is a trite observation that under Australian law, when a company is created, even though the compa...

  • Feature The dangers of advisory boards Aug 08

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Aug 2008

    There’s no hiding behind the title of advisor. Ben McLaughlin and Antonia Abelson warn that being on an advisory board may come with fiduciary obligations. The dangers of advisory boards We predict a growing trend in Australia for people to be invited to join an advisory...

  • New Education Programs

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Jul 2007

    Two new AICD learning programs, The Executive Director and The Executive Board , have been launched to help executive directors and executive boards tackle their unique challenges. Australia’s forgotten director As Australian public companies have moved towards boards consisting of non-e...

  • Conflicts of Interest

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Apr 2007

    Takeover offers often give rise to significant conflicts of interest for senior management. Colin Galbraith examines the issues these situations give rise to for directors. Changing control can cause conflicts Conflicts of interest and duty affecting directors and senior management in corporat...

  • Directors obligations during boom time activity

    Content Type: Position Paper

    22 Jan 2007

    This paper has been prepared to examine the major issues and responsibilities of directors during a phase of the market where there is substantial M&A activity and private equity investment. It contains views and background material prepared by AICD. Read the position paper and associated media ...

  • Directors need to know their obligations during boom times

    Content Type: Media Release

    17 Jan 2007

    Director ConflictsDirectors warned to exercise caution during boom times Directors need to know their obligations during boom times Directors of Australia’s listed companies need to exercise caution and to pay particular attention to their corporate governance procedu...

  • Management Buyouts

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Nov 2006

    Charles Beelaerts examines some issues for directors who are faced with an offer by management to take over the company. In particular directors must be aware of potential conflicts of interest. The in and outs of management buy-outs A management buy-out (MBO) is an arrangement whereby t...

  • Demystifying the risks and rewards Management Buyouts

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Feb 2005

    Directors are increasingly faced with the opportunity and risks of participating within, or approving, MBOs. Jeremy A. Samuel and Nicholas Humphrey provide a general overview of management buyouts particularly from a director’s perspective Demystifying the risks and rewards Directors are increasing...

  • Multiple Directorships

    Content Type: Policy Submission

    06 Jan 2005

    Much of the media discussion of multiple directorships has been based on the assumption that the issue is widespread and the consequences are invariably undesirable. I would like to suggest an alternative view. Recent Australian research shows that only three out of every 100 directors hold three or...

  • General Protocol for Company Directors

    Content Type: Position Paper

    31 Jan 2002

    This protocol, in general terms, outlines the principal legal duties (obligations) of company directors. AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF COMPANY DIRECTORS GENERAL PROTOCOL FOR COMPANY DIRECTORSThis protocol, in general terms, outlines the principal legal duties (obligations) of company directors.It does not...