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  • Inside Your Institute Conflicts of interest Aug10

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Aug 2010

    Our new e-learning course, Conflicts of Interest, will help you to understand and manage them. Conflicts of interest Conflicts of interest are best thought of as an ethical problem with legal ramifications rather than a strictly legal issue. ...

  • Feature A super shake up

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Jul 2010

    A series of reform proposals could shake up the superannuation industry. Janine Mace details those of interest to directors. A super shake up Likely super reforms A higher Superannuation Guarantee rate could affect remuneration practices Changes in default fund rules could affect c...

  • Conference Review Should I stay or should I go

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Jun 2010

    Senior directors discussed the ins and outs of resigning from a board gracefully at the Company Directors Conference, Directorship:10 in Christchurch, New Zealand, in May. Should I stay or should I go? Like many other experienced dire...

  • 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...

  • Feature The black white and grey of conflicts of interest

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Oct 2009

    Most directors will face a conflict of interest at some time in their careers. Domini Stuart investigates how they could arise and how they should be handled. The black, white and grey of conflicts of interest Key Points Most directors will face a conflict of interest at some po...

  • 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...

  • Director trading recommendations present some concerns

    Content Type: Media Release

    30 Jul 2009

    Implementing recommendations to ban director share trading within arbitrary blackout periods and force disclosure of director margin loans could have a detrimental impact on the important alignment between the interests of directors and investors, the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)...

  • 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...

  • Spoken Word No compromise on values Feb 08

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Feb 2008

    AICD’s WA division president, Fiona Harris , discusses why there’s no room for diversity of values in the boardroom. No compromise on values When I started out on the road to being a director, I remember reading about the Old Boys Club from which most directors were dra...

  • 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...

  • Resignations or removal of directors

    Content Type: Position Paper

    04 May 2007

    This position paper addresses issues associated with director resignations and removals. A director is appointed by the shareholders of the company and can only be removed by those shareholders. Circumstances can arise which lead a director to consider resigning from the board. The decision to do so...

  • 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...

  • Education

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Dec 2006

    With the legal and business environment changing rapidly, directors need to continually update their knowledge concerning their legal duties and responsibilities. Here is a quick test to determine whether you need a refresher course on current director duties and responsibilities. 20 questions...

  • 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...

  • Trading shares

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Oct 2006

    Directors need to be aware that their share buying and selling activities may arouse suspicions of insider trading. But as Domini Stuart found, directors of growing companies often find themselves with few ‘windows of opportunity’ to either buy or sell shares. Buying your way into trouble T...

  • Spoken Word

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Oct 2006

    As the responsibilities of company directors come under increased scrutiny, Middletons’ partner Adam Levine says ‘grey directors’ need to ensure all the checks and balances are in place if they are involved with the operations of a traditional special purpose vehicle. Grey directors need to ser...

  • Executive directors

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Aug 2006

    There is continuing debate over the wisdom of appointing executives to the board – Helen McCombie outlines some advantages and disadvantages of having members of a company’s management team as part of the board. Be prepared if management comes on board Most corporate regulation in recent ye...

  • Conflicts of interest

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Jul 2006

    Potential conflicts of interest are bound to occur in the professional lives of many directors. As Helen McCombie points out, there are both legal and ethical issues to consider when managing these situations. Interesting legal and ethical conflicts for directors “If everybody with a perceived...