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  • Vol 10 Issue 13

    Content Type: The Boardroom Report

    11 Jul 2012

    New liabilities for directors, The growing importance of the audit committee, ASIC's focus for 30 June financial reports, Becoming nimble to market shifts, Balancing transparency and confidentiality New liabilities for directors Directors need to be aware of new personal liability ri...

  • Feature Getting infrastructure back on track

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Jul 2010

    Australia will not thrive in the 21st century if it doesn’t overcome its infrastructure challenges. Zilla Efrat investigates how it can free up some of its bottlenecks. Getting infrastructure back on track It’s been estimated that Australia...

  • Market Watch Why debt matters

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Jul 2010

    Phil Ruthven details the alarming rise in government debt across the globe but argues that Australians have less to lose sleep over. Why debt matters Unserviceable debt in the world’s finance industry, with total assets in excess of US$300 trillion, gave us the global financial crisis (...

  • Queensland Update Making a comeback

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Jun 2010

    The global financial crisis appears to have blown darker clouds across Queensland than any other state. Tony Featherstone investigates the many challenges Sunshine State directors have to navigate as the gloom starts to lift. Making a comeback In its latest Business Outlook repor...

  • Feature Sowing the seeds for growth

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 May 2010

    With the economy on the up, it’s time to start branching out again. Nichola Clark provides some pointers on how SMEs can start repositioning themselves for growth. Sowing the seeds for growth SMEs repositioning for growth should focus firmly on Relations with their bankers Plan...

  • Feature Higher learning challenges

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Apr 2010

    The Bradley Report and global financial crisis have created many challenges for university boards. And, as Domini Stuart reports, there are more higher learning tests to come. Higher learning challenges University board challenges will include: Implementing changes from the ...

  • Opinion Making exec pay PC

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Dec 2009

    The Productivity Commission is due to submit its final report on executive remuneration to the Government later this month. Paul Quinn explains why he believes some of its recommendations need to be reworked. Making exec pay PC The reaction to the Productivity Commission’s (PC) disc...

  • New Zealand Across the ditch

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 May 2009

    Zilla Efrat provides an update on the New Zealand economy and the opportunities it offers Australian business. Across the ditch New Zealand has been in recession since the start of 2008 and many economists expect this to continue until at least the end of the June quarter. The moo...

  • Feature NFPs yin and yang in hard times

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Apr 2009

    Many not-for-profits are encountering greater demand for their services at a time when funding is falling off. Janine Mace examines how their directors can guide them through the tougher times. NFPs, yin and yang in hard times It’s either a glass half full or half empty – it ...

  • Conference 2009 Drugs love and ethics

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Apr 2009

    A sneak preview of what’s shaping up to be a highly entertaining and thought provoking session at Directorship: 09 – Navigating Uncharted Waters , AICD’s national conference which takes place in Cairns from 10 to 13 of June. Drugs, love and ethics In their everyday live...

  • Greens Piece Small but not beautiful

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Apr 2009

    John M Green warns directors to watch out when a small division or subsidiary is making far more than they expect. Small but not beautiful How the mighty can topple over small, seemingly successful things. There’s a lesson in that from the downfall of American International Group (AIG), the...

  • Featherstone Encouraging startup governance

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Apr 2009

    Tony Featherstone reminds directors of small companies about the importance of communicating with shareholders. Encouraging start-up governance Small listed companies must work much harder to improve investor communications as the bear market drowns out better-performing companies and ki...

  • Feature The brave new world of MA

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Mar 2009

    The M&A landscape is changing. Domini Stuart provides some tips on how to buy, or be bought, well in this tough economic climate. The brave new world of M&A Many experts are predicting a sluggish start to 2009 in terms of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). “In...

  • Making a difference Overcoming fear and uncertainty

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Mar 2009

    Matt Hern discusses the hidden profit risk in tough times: employee fear and uncertainty. Overcoming fear and uncertainty “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself, nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyses needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.” So said...

  • Featherstone Being sale ready

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Mar 2009

    Tony Featherstone discusses the prospects for mergers and acquisitions for small companies in 2009 and how directors can prepare for this. Being sale ready The consensus is takeover activity will be muted in 2009 despite some stocks looking like screaming targets after heavy price...

  • Resilience in 2009 Challenges for 2009

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Dec 2008

    Tony Featherstone lists the 10 key challenges directors are facing. Challenges for 2009 The coming 12 months could be the worst and best of times for Australian boards. With the bear market firmly entrenched, directors can expect more volatility and uncertainty. But with that come...

  • Resilience in 2009 When it comes to the crunch

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Dec 2008

    Bernard Tanner says its not all gloom and doom for SMEs battling the credit crunch and economic downturn. When it comes to the crunch The numbers are staggering. According to the Bank of England, global losses from the credit crunch have topped £1.8 trillion to date ($4.2 trillion). That...

  • Feature Taking the IPO leap

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Nov 2008

    The past year certainly hasn’t been the best time to list on the stock exchange. Tony Featherstone chats to the directors of five companies that did take the plunge to find out how they fared. Taking the IPO leap Spare a thought for small companies that ha...

  • Interview Michael Traill Jul 08

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Jul 2008

    Michael Traill, CEO of Social Ventures Australia, chats to Tony Featherstone about how company directors can lift their game when its comes to corporate philanthropy. Q&A with Michael Traill Inspiration to change the world comes in many shapes. For Michael Traill, CEO of ...

  • Feature Dont shoot the messenger Apr 08

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Apr 2008

    For several years, companies have been shouting good news to shareholders from the roof tops. With the economic tide turning, Domini Stuart provides some tips on how to break bad news gently – and not so gently. Don’t shoot the messenger Reporting bad news ...