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News Briefs

Board Minute Secretary - Waitakere City Trust Stadium

The Waitakere City Stadium Trust is based in Central Park Drive, Henderson, Waitakere City.

24 May 2013

10Minutes on shaping the boardroom agenda

Boards are adapting to an ever-changing governance environment, from continued Dodd-Frank rule making to risks and opportunities associated with emerging technologies.

24 May 2013

Organising for advantage

How to design a mix of formal and informal factors to advance your company's strategy.

24 May 2013

Social business: What it means to your risk profile

Social business is about leveraging social media to accomplish business objectives. It embeds social tools in many business processes, connecting people to people, people to information, and data to insight.

24 May 2013

JPMorgan's Dimon survives shareholders' referendum

Jamie Dimon, the CEO and chairman of JPMorgan Chase, easily survived a vote Tuesday that would have called on him to give up his role as chairman of the nation's largest bank.

24 May 2013

Company Secretary tools - applied governance

The action items list provides a mechanism by which the board or board committee can keep abreast of either the matters that it has resolved, or issues under consideration on which the board or committee is expecting further reporting or action.

21 May 2013

Managing the people side of risk

Companies can create a powerful risk culture without turningthe organisation upside down.

17 May 2013

The 21st century investor: Ceres blueprint for sustainable investing

This summary report of The 21st Century Investor: Ceres Blueprint for Sustainable Investing (the "Ceres Investor Blueprint") is a preview of a more detailed document Ceres will release later this quarter.

17 May 2013

Resilience and growth through supply chain collaboration

Four steps to an effective supplier collaboration. As supply chains become increasingly complex, distant and opaque, the search for improved efficiency and lower costs spans the globe and often involves thousands of suppliers.

17 May 2013

The Director's Dilemma

A real life case study focuses on the complex conflicts of interest affecting association boards where the directors are representatives of industry participants.

17 May 2013

Longer arm of the law

With the game-changing Financial Markets Conduct Bill (FMCB) expected to come into effect during 2014, directors of public issuers need to be aware of the significant changes that will increase their responsibilities and potential liability.

17 May 2013

20 Questions Directors should ask about Strategy

The business environment in which boards of directors operate has grown increasingly complex over the past 10 years. With this change has come a corresponding increase in the board's role in the strategy of the organisation.

17 May 2013

Cyber security and global interdependence: What is critical?

The evolution of interconnection between infrastructure sectors has been accelerated by the spread of cyberspace, which has become the 'nervous system' linking them.

17 May 2013

A framework for Board Oversight of Enterprise Risk

The CICA's A Framework for Board Oversight of Enterprise Risk is a unique publication that focuses specifically on the board's role in risk.

17 May 2013

Political violence map shows 44% of countries vulnerable to terrorism: Aon

The map, published Wednesday by Aon in collaboration with London-based Risk Advisory Group PLC., shows that the threat of terrorist attacks is particularly prevalent in African countries, especially those in North Africa.

17 May 2013

 

NZ Herald Business News

Watson and Hotchin go after $7m

  • 5:30 AM, 26 May 2013
Eric Watson and Mark Hotchin are seeking $7 million plus costs from a man who criticised them after the collapse of Hanover Finance.Bearing the brunt of the multi-million dollar claim is former Shareholders Association boss Bruce...

SkyCity bets on Queenstown

  • 5:30 AM, 25 May 2013
While SkyCity this month got the nod for its controversial $402 million Auckland convention centre, a Queenstown expansion proceeds almost entirely outside the spotlight. In the southern town, the company has been picked to operate...

Protestors march against GM giant Monsanto

  • 5:30 AM, 25 May 2013
Marches and rallies against seed giant Monsanto were held across the US and in dozens of other countries Saturday."March Against Monsanto" protesters say they want to call attention to the dangers posed by genetically modified food...

ANZ chief just getting started

  • 5:30 AM, 25 May 2013
David Hisco is not one for talking much about himself. Scan the internet and you will find scant personal details about the man who has headed up New Zealand's largest bank for the past 2 years.But eight months after announcing...

Mary Holm: Borrowing can be good - or horrid

  • 5:30 AM, 25 May 2013
Q: You were wrong in a recent column. Property is the most favoured investment in New Zealand, but not because of tax but because of the availability of finance.Property investors can finance up to 90 per cent of the asset cost....

IRD refuses GST refunds for leaky buildings

  • 5:30 AM, 25 May 2013
The Inland Revenue is withholding GST refunds from body corporates with leaky buildings, even though it is pretty sure they are entitled to claim them.Its longstanding position has been that body corporates are not carrying out...

Fashion label dressing for US success

  • 5:30 AM, 25 May 2013
The founders of Stolen Girlfriends Club say a supply agreement the local fashion label has secured in the United States has the potential to open a lot of doors for the brand in the world's biggest economy.The Auckland-based company...

Drought takes toll on trade balance

  • 5:30 AM, 25 May 2013
Drought took its toll on the trade balance last month. Exports exceeded imports by $157 million, equivalent to 4 per cent of exports.But it is normal for April's trade flows to be in the black - and the surpluses had averaged 10...

Diana Clement: Plastic surgery: clever ways to use a card

  • 5:30 AM, 25 May 2013
Credit cards are designed to part us with our money. Canny customers, however, can sometimes use these little plastic cards to their financial advantage. They may earn redeemable points and never pay interest. Or they have found ways...

P&G brings back former CEO in hunt for growth

  • 5:30 AM, 25 May 2013
Procter & Gamble is bringing back its former chief executive, as the world's largest consumer products maker tries to spur global growth.In a surprise move, P&G said yesterday that former chief executive A.G. Lafley, a 33-year industry...

CPD & Upcoming Events

Budget 2013

CCH Webinars in conjunction with nsaTax invite all CSNZ Members, Associates and Colleagues to join nsaTax director Lisa Murphy for an insightful webinar which will take you through the details of the 2013 Budget.

Tax Avoidance Law: Now the dust has settled

CCH New Zealand and leading Tax Barrister James Coleman are pleased to extend an invitation to all CSNZ Members, Affiliates and Colleagues to participate in a newwebinar on Tax Avoidance Law commencing at 2:30pm on Tuesday 28 May 2013.

Winding up Trusts

CCH Webinars extends an invitation to all CSNZ Members, Affiliates and Colleagues to attend a webinar session on Friday 31 May which will look at a comprehensive assessment of what it is to wind up a trust and how to go about the process of bringing a trust to an end .

Fundamentals of Employment Law

In this webinar, presenter Kathryn Dent will be discussing fundamental legal advice which may be beneficial for day-to-day business between you and your clients. You will also be given a brief overview of employment law which is important for accountants to be across.

Women in Finance

FINSIA cordially invites all CSNZ Members, Affiliates and Colleagues to this event to hear about the learnings and experiences of three prominent speakers, who will present their views and comment on their own journeys - where we are today and where we still need to go.

Sponsorship Fundamentals Workshop

The Australasian Society of Association Executives invites all CSNZ Members, Affiliates and Colleagues to join Julian Moore, Australasias foremost non-profit sponsorship practitioner, to learn the fundamental concepts, skills and tools necessary to massively increase your sponsorship income and generate strong new income streams for your organisation.

Sponsorship Fundamentals Workshop

The Australasian Society of Association Executives invites all CSNZ Members, Affiliates and Colleagues to join Julian Moore, Australasias foremost non-profit sponsorship practitioner, to learn the fundamental concepts, skills and tools necessary to massively increase your sponsorship income and generate strong new income streams for your organisation.

The evolving role of the forensic accountant

FINSIA cordially invites all CSNZ Members, Affiliates and Colleagues to attend this lunch event to hear from leading forensic practitioner, Barry Jordan of Deloitte as he discusses a role that has rapidly evolved over recent years.

Business Planning

Learn the art of effective planning and shed new light onto your approach towards growing your business. You will learn the consequences and rewards of poor and good planning, as well as how to train your eye to identify business opportunities.

Regulatory Enforcement: Extension of Liability

Whether we agree that there is a need for more regulation of business or not, the fact is that Parliament has decided that we need more control over corporate and commercial activities. For those who are involved in this area, there are greater penalties on the immediate horizon for failures to comply.

Rodney Hide at large - the experience of government and the future of Christchurch

Chartered Secretaries New Zealand invites Members, Affiliates and Colleagues to a luncheon presentation by Hon Rodney Hide QSO at The Canterbury Club in a further joint presentation with the Club.

Banking Ombudsman Update

Some commentators say the effects of the Global Financial Crisis have not affected New Zealand as badly as other countries. However, over the last four years the Banking Ombudsman Scheme has dealt with banking services complaints from hundreds of New Zealanders whose financial affairs have been negatively impacted by the GFC.

5 Day Mediation Workshop

Th LEADR five-day Mediation Workshops introduce participants to the theory and practical skills of mediation through lectures, demonstrations and simulated mediations in which the participants practise the skills taught. On the final day, each participant is given individual feedback from a practising mediator.

Banking Ombudsman Update

Some commentators say the effects of the Global Financial Crisis have not affected New Zealand as badly as other countries. However, over the last four years the Banking Ombudsman Scheme has dealt with banking services complaints from hundreds of New Zealanders whose financial affairs have been negatively impacted by the GFC.

Asset Protection

All CSNZ Members, Affiliates and Colleagues are cordially invited to join ACCA and a presentation on Asset Protection presented by John Wright, Associate, mds Law taking place in Christchurch on Tuesday 18 June 2013 .

Advanced Strategy, Risk and Governance - Leading edge strategies and tactics for non-profit executives and Board members

Steven Bowman, a leading international adviser in corporate and non-profit conscious leadership, is presenting an intensive 1 day Masterclass about Strategy, Risk and Governance and creating revenue in a non-profit environment in Melbourne on Thursday 20 June 2013.

Women Directors: Introduction to Corporate Governance

Facilitated by The Boardroom Practice Ltd and presented by Janine Smith, this seminar will provide essential guidance on what is required from company directors. Janine's wide-ranging knowledge and expertise is a result of her experience as a CEO, Executive Director and independent director in the commercial, arts and education sectors in New Zealand and overseas.

Employment Essentials

The effective management of your staff will ensure that your business runs smoothly and can increase your business productivity. Learn how to manage staff effectively at all stages of the employment relationship. This is a course for all business owners and managers with responsibility for staff management.

Compliance Training Delivery Essentials and Project Management

The perfect programme for those who are new to the delivery of compliance training or for those who would like to improve the delivery of their current compliance training programs. Learn how to transform your simple slide deck based presentations into interactive and engaging learning programmes.

Electronic Evidence: Fundamentals for Compliance Professionals

ACI invites all CSNZ members, affiliates and colleagues to discuss and gain an understanding of the key principles and risks associated with electronic evidence identification, collection and review.

Business & Investment Seminar

The third seminar in this series will take place in Auckland on Wednesday 26 June 2013.

Further information on topics and speakers to follow.

Financial Modelling on the World Stage

FINSIA extends an invitation to all CSNZ Members, Affiliates and Colleagues to this Young Finance Professionals event to hear Alex Gordon, 24, who won the ModelOff 2012 Financial Modelling World Championships.

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