Legal framework of corporate governance (Laws and regulations affecting corporations) Companies Act 1965 All types of incorporated companies‚ whether private or public‚ foreign or otherwise‚ unless formed in pursuance of some other written laws are governed under CA 1965. The Act governs matters regarding powers of the Registrar of Companies‚ filing of documents with the Registrar of Companies‚ incorporation of companies‚ constitution of companies‚ powers of companies‚ shares and membership
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African situation‚ South Africa is known as a developing post-colonised country. Corporate governance is “a particularly salient issue in emerging markets attempting to compete for investors and capital with established markets where investors are less concerned about the quality of corporate governance practices” (Andreasson‚ 2002: 2).This statement rules out the possibility of a “comply or else” approach to corporate governance‚ and as a result “comply or explain” approach is the most suitable approach
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Summary: Corporate governance is an essential part of modern company operations and management ‚ it relates to business ethics‚ code of conduct and system to manage a company. However‚ there are many corporate scandals due to the failure of corporate governance. This report analyzes the corporate governance from multiple aspects. It is through the understanding the relationship between corporate governance and business ethics‚ evaluating the ASX principles as a guidelines to corporate governance
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Introduction The main concept in the assignment is about corporate personality. First of all‚ we need to clarify the meaning and characteristics of company. In short‚ company means a body of persons combined for a common object. A company exist there must be a group of persons that more than 1 persons. In eyes of law‚ a company is a separate legal personality from its members. In Section 16(5) CA1965‚ it stated that a body corporate obligations and liabilities are its own‚ and not those of its
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Corporate Governance Case Studies Edited by Mak Yuen Teen Foreward Strong corporate governance and transparency are critical for business success. For investors‚ good governance is a good indicator of wellmanaged‚ resilient businesses. For companies‚ a measure of success is the ability to internalise the values‚ spirit and purpose behind governance rules. While the governance standards in Singapore have brought us to where we are today‚ we have some way to go if we want to be seen as leaders
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Module Title: Company Law Company Law Assignment – Question A In this assignment‚ I will identify the theory of a corporate personality‚ demonstrate why companies exist autonomously from their promoters or owners‚ introduce the concept of a company having a corporate veil‚ and finally to identify why there is such controversy around the notion of a court lifting the corporate veil‚ with a focus on ‘sham’ companies. The theory of a company having a separate legal personality comes from the introduction
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these‚ there are hidden realities that would surprise one. Even services such as corporate hospitality come under this understanding because of the fact it masks the relationship of companies and their clients. Though it boosts productivity and promotes better relationships it is nevertheless a means of covering up failures and misunderstandings and promotes closeness between companies and clients. In discussing corporate hospitality‚ one can assert that its importance is immense because of the fact
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Does the Corporate Governance Maximise Shareholders’ Wealth? | ITV PLC | | | | | Introduction/Key Objectives The main purpose of this report is to find out whether Corporate Governance (CG) does maximise shareholders’ wealth within a selected company. ITV PLC is the selected company for this report; their Annual Report (AR) 2011 will be used for statistical evidence. Also‚ existing theories will be applied to ITV PLC for qualitative evidence. Recommendations and advice will be given
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Corporate veil Introduction With the contemporary appreciation of the separate entity principle in courts‚ it has become increasingly difficult to predict the outcome of cases with precision as in the case of Salomon v. Salomon & Co Ltd (1897). Separate corporate personality has been firmly recognized by common law after the verdict given in the case of Salomon v. Salomon & Co Ltd (1897). It was confirmed that a corporation has legal right‚ personality‚ and obligations completely divergent
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The implications of downsizing (rightsizing) to the employees‚ communities‚ and families of the Corporate Downsizing What ever happen to the American Dream? Although our economy is struggling daily‚ our government at this point is still not willing to call it a recession. Due to the affect of corporate downsizing people are losing their jobs‚ homes‚ cars‚ families‚ and everything else of any worldly possession. This is happening on a daily
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