Welcome to CGF Research Institute

Our products and services are designed to assist all organisations in achieving the objectives of entrenching and complying with appropriate Corporate Governance practices. Globally, Corporate Governance has emerged as a discipline that needs to be thoroughly understood by the entire business community in order to shape future strategic direction and guide operational conduct, and principally by those who exercise, or advise on, fiduciary duties.

Corporate Governance, Risk & Compliance

Our Corporate Governance Framework® suite of products and services are essential for the company's Prescribed Officer and who may include:

  • Company Directors
  • Executive and Senior Management
  • Governance Officers
  • Compliance and Ethics Officers
  • Risk Management Professionals
  • Business Leaders
  • Trustees
  • HR Practitioners

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: MANAGING AND MEASURING GOVERNANCE

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: MANAGING AND MEASURING GOVERNANCE

Corporate governance discussions are often dreaded and simply avoided because governance is viewed as ‘intangible’.  We can assist by making governance tangible, with real value and benefits which will significantly assist the board and executive, whilst significantly strengthening the governance at the organisation in order to avoid unwanted risk (and or negative publicity).

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CGF Body of Knowledge®

CGF Body of Knowledge®

Subscribe to our web-based Body of Knowledge covering selected Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) products.

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Professional Speaker

Professional Speaker

Terrance is a director and co-founder of CGF Research Institute (Pty) Ltd. He has served most of his professional career in the SA financial services market and has been widely recognised for his thought leadership and innovative approach as an independent executive consultant.

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CGF offers CIPC services

CGF offers CIPC services

CGF offers corporate secretariat services for companies and trusts.

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Governance webinars

Governance webinars

90 minute webinars focusing on the implementation of a digital Corporate Governance Framework® scheduled monthly in 2024.

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Online Conflicts Of Interest Training Sessions

Online Conflicts Of Interest Training Sessions

Two hour online Conflicts of Interest governance training sessions scheduled monthly in 2023.

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Corporate Governance Framework® Workshops

Corporate Governance Framework® Workshops

One day Corporate Governance Framework® Workshops scheduled monthly in 2024.

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Governance Beyond Boards® Training Sessions

Governance Beyond Boards® Training Sessions

Governance, Risk & Compliance (‘GRC’) training sessions scheduled monthly in 2024.

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Online Whistleblowing Training Sessions

Online Whistleblowing Training Sessions

One day online whistleblowers governance training sessions scheduled in 2024.

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Corporate Governance - An Essential Guide for South African Companies (Third Edition)

Corporate Governance - An Essential Guide for South African Companies (Third Edition)

The author -- Ramani Naidoo -- includes pragmatic guidance on day-to-day issues that directors and boards often grapple with.  Published by LexisNexis South Africa.

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A METAMODERN STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT MODEL FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS

A METAMODERN STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT MODEL FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS

Theorists and management in the South African non-profit sector agree that strong stakeholder relationships are essential in negotiating the challenges faced by the South African non-profit sector.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE INDEX 2022

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE INDEX 2022

The 2022 IIA SA’s Corporate Governance Index, reflects the views of two hundred and nine (209) Chief Audit Executives (CAE’s). This is an increase in respondents from the 190 CAE’s that responded in 2020 but still less than the 217 that responded to the first survey back in 2013. What is key is that the chief audit executives are well positioned to provide a relatively impartial view of the state of corporate governance in South Africa, across industries and economic sectors.

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Recent Articles

NO THANKS, NOT FOR US! (2024-10-29)

October 29, 2024     0    119

Despite the public outcries about corruption and the demand for increased accountability, in practice, the gravitas of good corporate governance continues to be trivialised. Corporate governance plays a crucial role in shaping the future strategic direction of organisations and guiding their operational conduct.  It is especially important for those holding fiduciary duties or providing advisory services related to corporate governance.

LEVERAGING THE “G” IN ESG ASSESSMENTS (2024-10-17)

October 17, 2024     0    151

The speed at which governments and regulators are adopting sustainability reporting standards is increasing the pressure in the boardroom. Stakeholders are expecting board members and the c-suite to not only comply with these evolving disclosure requirements, but to embrace the ESG data being collected to minimise risk and drive greater value.

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Recent News

COVID-19: A BRAVE NEW WORLD WHERE GOOD GOVERNANCE IS KEY (2020-03-25)

March 25, 2020     0    6275

Dear CGF clients, constituents and followers

A brave new world

As the world, and indeed South Africa, now faces the uncertainty of a risk that threatens human life, business operations and social movement as we know it, the Corona virus (Covid-19) has forced the world’s leaders and businesses to rethink  measures aimed at  protecting a nation and its inhabitants to ensure their safety and survival.

OUR GENERAL APPROACH TO COVID-19 (2020-03-19)

March 20, 2020     0    8733

CGF is a Proudly South African company which offers a wide range of corporate governance services for all industry sectors, no matter the size of the organisation.  Our Lead Independent Consultants specialise in various areas of governance risk and compliance (GRC), working across South Africa.

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