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APRA's recently released Information Paper indicates APRA focus areas for the upcoming period of regulatory supervision.

To those directors not actively engaged in the management of or with an eye on the financial affairs of their company - beware. The recent quantum decision of the High Court in Mason v Lewis [2008] NZHC 1535, following the earlier decision of the Court of Appeal on liability, provides a strong warning for sleeping directors.

This guide breaks down the complex process of choosing the right legal structure for a construction business.

Since the Commission, the role of in-house corporate investigation teams has never been more prominent or more difficult.

Shareholder agreements play a crucial role in the governance and management of companies in Australia.

The Government is trying to fast-track an amendment before many companies are too far advanced in planning their AGMs.

The recent Federal Court decision of Colonial First State Investments Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation [2011] FCA 16 further highlights the danger of assuming that unit trusts will qualify as "fixed" trusts.

Part of following good governance principles involves developing systems and processes, which could save time and money.

The ASX Corporate Governance Council proposes that listed entities disclose environmental and social sustainability risks.

Governance in the school context can be a peculiar beast.

The second Reputational Risk Australia report revealed that organisations have grown more sensitive to workplace risk.

Managing a corporate crisis requires a thoughtful and sophisticated strategic approach when it comes to social media.

The new international compliance standard being developed could be the benchmark for making out due diligence defences.

The Court found that section 657(A)(2)(b) of the Corporations Act – which empowers the Takeovers Panel to make findings about breaches of the takeovers provisions of the Act – is constitutionally valid.

New legislation will require registered charities to take all reasonable steps to become a participating institution.

Benefit Corporations are an exciting expression of social responsibility mixing with competitive edge in business.

Your small business structure, be it a partnership, a trust, or a company, may be in need of a health check.