Breadcrumbs

Home
Resources
Journal: Governance Directions

Investor relations

Back to current issue

November 2018 — NUMBER 10

Chief Executive's report — Partnerships and Governance Institute working in the community
November 2018 — NUMBER 10

Interview — Glenn Booraem: A good governance story adds value for Vanguard
September 2018 — NUMBER 8

News — The growing might of index managers
July 2018 — NUMBER 6

The problem of competing class actions

The Getswift shareholder class action signals a possible new approach by the court to the important problem of dealing with multiple, competing class actions. The approach in Getswift does not…
July 2018 — NUMBER 6

S is for stakeholders, not shareholders: The shift in board responsibility

The corporate governance landscape is changing and at an accelerated rate. In this environment, the focus of board responsibility is moving from solely on shareholder interests towards stakeholder…
July 2018 — NUMBER 6

Shareholder resolutions: Is there a case for change?

Shareholder resolutions are emerging as a critical aspect of shareholder engagement. Governance Institute and LexisNexis convened a roundtable to discuss the issues and have produced a green…
June 2018 — NUMBER 5

EU shareholders' rights directive

The amended EU shareholders’ rights directive (SRD) came into force on 10 June 2017. The amended SRD gives a framework for aligning long-term shareholder interests with corporate and investment…
June 2018 — NUMBER 5

Stewardship codes and shareholder participation in governance

The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors launched the Australian Asset Owner Stewardship Code on 17 May 2018. The immediate aim of a stewardship code is to improve transparency and…
June 2018 — NUMBER 5

Australia: Has Australia's Takeovers Panel turned the ‘tap’ on to more ‘association’ proceedings?

The situation: A major shareholder of Tap Oil Limited, a company listed on ASX, gave notice of an intention to spill the board, to remove all but one of the current directors, through a general…
April 2018 — NUMBER 3

The costs of activism
April 2018 — NUMBER 3

UK’s public register a world first
April 2018 — NUMBER 3

Chief Executive's report — Towards improved practices
March 2018 — NUMBER 2

BlackRock's new model for shareholder engagement
December 2017 — NUMBER 11

The regulatory perspective — Obligations when raising funds through initial coin offerings
December 2017 — NUMBER 11

Reinvigorating the AGM: Is hybrid the answer?

Virtual-only AGMS face legislative and attitudinal hurdles in Australia. Hybrid AGMs are more streamlined and interactive than the typical, in-person physical events. An online format can increase…
December 2017 — NUMBER 11

Shareholder activism dealt a blow in Australia’s Federal Court

For a minority shareholder to succeed in an oppression suit, the court must be satisfied that, in the given circumstances, reasonable directors would consider the effect of the conduct complained of…
November 2017 — NUMBER 10

The regulatory perspective — IPOs: How do investors decide?
November 2017 — NUMBER 10

UK governance reforms are balanced and comprehensive
October 2017 — NUMBER 9

Acting for You, October 2017

Governance Institute, a member of a coalitionled by Community Council for Australia and Justice Connect has urged governments to reform fundraising regulations, described as a ‘total dog’s…
September 2017 — NUMBER 8

Marketing class actions: A new frontier

A new type of product claim is emerging in the Australian class action market focusing on statements made in the marketing of the product. The class action forum significantly alters the strategic…
August 2017 — NUMBER 7

Modernising the general meeting

Technology is now available to make hybrid meetings a reality. Technology provides options to both issuers and shareholders. Case studies of hybrid meetings show benefits for shareholders and…

1

1 - 21 of 21