More good news needed in South Africa (2012-10-17)

February 19, 2015    3670    3670   

Considering all the bad news we hear about in the media about South Africa, undoubtedly there’s a need to hear more about the good deeds being done by companies and individuals.

Taking privacy to the next level (2012-10-10)

February 19, 2015    3838    3838   

What is ‘privacy’, and why is it important?  

When the D&O cover is not enough (2012-10-08)

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In the constantly changing area of director’s and prescribed officer’s (D&O) liability, it has become clear that significant D&O exposures are no longer limited; recent legislative and regulatory developments require prudent companies to take a fresh look at D&O exposures and related insurance coverage issues.

Diplomacy: A fine line of truth (2012-09-27)

February 19, 2015    3701    3701   

The word ‘diplomacy’ may conjure many thoughts; and certainly the manner in which it is applied today may not be that different in our rapidly changing world, as compared to times gone by.

Leadership development with a difference (2012-09-04)

February 19, 2015    3779    3779   

The modern day worker cannot be deceived with promises of quick and easy solutions and a perfect world. The challenges we face at work are multidimensional.

To sue or not to sue, that is the question: Arbitration (2012-08-31)

February 19, 2015    3973    3973   

There are many reasons why organisations across the globe are paying more attention to the practice of arbitration.  

Governing organisations on equal basis: Non-profit organizations (NPOs) (2012-08-22)

February 19, 2015    3664    3664   

There’s a proverb that says, “what’s sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander” - this expression can also generally be interpreted to mean “what’s good for the male is also good for the female.”

Dismissing the UK Bribery Act could spell danger for SA companies (2012-08-01)

February 19, 2015    3879    3879   

Whilst the UK Bribery Act 2010 (‘the Act’) came into effect in July 2011 in the UK and repeals all other anti-bribery legislation in the UK, there are numerous implications the Act may have upon South African companies and its impacts could be felt far and wide, says Terry Booysen, CEO of CGF Research Institute (Pty) Ltd.

Something brewing after decades of talk: UK Bribery Act 2010 (2012-07-19)

February 19, 2015    3892    3892   

The world could learn a few lessons through the actions taken by the United States, considering the manner in which they have taken concrete steps against bribery and corruption.

Directors’ liability: Not that rosy (2012-06-29)

February 19, 2015    4305    4305   

It sounds like some wonderful advertisement; experience teaches us when an offer ‘sounds too good to be true’, there’s usually some sinister catch behind it.