Corporate governance is fast emerging as a critical area of sustainability because of the expanding litigation risks for in-house lawyers.
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How Companies Can Upskill Their Board of Directors to Meet ESG Expectations
Investors are calling for companies to develop the skills of their corporate board members to address critical ESG issues.
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Compliance and Risk Management Matters: 6 Key Risks Facing Organisations
Compliance and risk management professionals’ responsibilities are expanding. We look at the key compliance risks and how to safeguard your organisation.
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Thomson Reuters 2021 Social Impact & ESG Report: Progress on Key ESG Activities
Thomson Reuters’ 2021 Social Impact and ESG Report highlights the company’s major ESG activities and offers insight into its progress on its goals in several key areas
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5 Questions about the Environmental Impact of Crypto-Mining
Is the act of mining for cryptocurrency damaging to the environment?
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5 Conversation Starters Addressing Cryptocurrency Risks and Opportunities
The evolving technologies powering cryptocurrencies are advancing at a pace that our existing laws cannot handle.
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Scrutiny Builds on Australian Casino Sector, as Star Stands in Regulator’s Spotlight
Star Entertainment Group, looks set to join Crown Resorts in the regulators’ crosshairs.
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Directors of Queensland Wealth Group, Lawyer Face Criminal Insolvent Trading Charges
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Serious Financial Crime Taskforce (SFCT)) have pressed 72 criminal charges against the directors and legal advisers of Members Alliance and Benchmark Group.
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Tax Evasion is Illegal, but not an Offence. Does AUSTRAC Understand its Own Risks?
Unlike some countries (such as the US), Australia’s legislative references to tax “evasion” do not refer to a criminal offence or even a category of criminal offences.
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2021 AGM Season: 13 Steps to Assist Boards and Advisers
In anticipation of the 2021 annual general meeting (AGM) season, this article sets out some key steps that a company can take to prepare for its AGM.
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