CGF ARTICLES, OPINIONS & EDITORIALS
April 4,
2016 6659 6659 
By Terrance M. Booysen and reviewed by Ian Jacobsberg (Partner: Hogan Lovells)
One hardly needs any reminding of the global economic crash and its devastating effects the world experienced in September 2008. Many businesses were brought to their knees, and countless individuals were financially ruined as a result of what could only be described as reckless trading, backed by the greed of a select group of business executives in the financial services market.
March 15,
2016 7047 7047
Article by Terrance M. Booysen
As more pressure is exerted upon organisations to demonstrate good governance across their entire operation, increasingly boards of directors are expected to possess far greater knowledge and understanding of the organisation’s business and its supply chain.
March 7,
2016 13302 13302
Article by Terrance M. Booysen and reviewed by Deon Francis (Partner: Hogan Lovells)
In today’s times, customers are very much aware of their rights. Whether or not a frustrated customer is standing in a long bank or retail outlet queue -- be this in South Africa or even in the bustle of Paris -- one is bound to hear someone shouting “customer service please!”
February 8,
2016 6592 6592
Article by Terrance M. Booysen
It is a fact; since the collapse of so many iconic organisations across the world, the subject of corporate governance has intensified.
February 3,
2016 7046 7046
Article by Terrance M. Booysen
Many technologists across the world were completely bewildered by the claim Gordon E. Moore made in 1965, when he boldly predicted the rate of change the world would undergo through the rapid development of technology.
January 26,
2016 8382 8382
Article by Terrance M. Booysen and reviewed by Nicholas Hall (Associate: Michalsons Attorneys)
Last year there was a flurry of activity when it was reported that a well-known South African cell phone company closed its e-billing portal over an alleged security breach.
December 10,
2015 9021 9021
Article by Terrance M. Booysen
Considering the heightened awareness of governance reporting and the increased accountability attached to directors; so much has changed for business leaders since the collapse of Enron and WorldCom in the United States, the HIH Insurance Group in Australia and Parmalat in Italy.
December 4,
2015 8140 8140
Article by Terrance M. Booysen and reviewed by Jaco de Jager (CEO: Association of Certified Fraud Examiners: SA Chapter)
Besides the more notable pieces of legislation that deal with bribery and corruption, which include the USA’s Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, the United Kingdom’s Bribery Act of 2010 and even South Africa’s Prevention and Combatting of Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004; now South African organisations will have to contend with even more anti-bribery controls.
November 26,
2015 6817 6817
Article by Jenè Palmer (CGF Lead Independent Consultant)
Do you have your finger on the ‘pulse’ of your business? Is your organisation equipped to survive the pressures in a changing business and global environment? These are critical questions which should be asked and answered by board members and senior executives alike.
November 16,
2015 9120 9120
Business presentation by Terrance M. Booysen
As we all know, boards are powerful forces; and through their collective knowledge, skills, experiences and practice, their output is intended to cause positive and sustainable change for companies.
