Every company has stories to tell with social media – what are yours?
I first became aware of Indium Corporation when I read Content Rules by C.C. Chapman and Ann Handley. Indium Corporation proves that every company has a story that certain people want to hear. The key...
View ArticleIs your annual report squeaky clean?
“A DECENT annual report is becoming like a hygiene factor—it’s like washing your teeth on a daily basis.” That was the answer of one European corporate finance executive to the question, What makes a...
View Articleinstitute B presents: 21st Century Governance (Workshop)
Our very own Oscar A. Jofre will be a guest speaker at a governance workshop in Vancouver from May 7-8th. Please pass this on! from the institute b website: “Institute B is excited to present a 1.5...
View ArticleWhat is a Board Portal?
In our industry, practicing good corporate governance and mitigating personal risk for directors and all stakeholders is very important. With all the complex challenges that directors and officers...
View ArticleDirectors of Emerging Issuers take Notice!
On 09 November 2012 the Ontario Securities Commission announced a Guide for Issuers Operating in Emerging Markets which provides a guidance on Emerging Market Review Procedures. ( click here to read...
View ArticleWhat is a board portal part 2?
Now you are asking yourself how many parts does a board portal have? In fact there are many facets to a board portal but all that most people seem to think it does is hold documents for boards to...
View Article2013 PROXY SEASON PREVIEW
2012 was a very exciting year in terms of corporate events: proxy fights, hostile/friendly take-overs, plans of arrangements and corporate governance initiatives all had centre stage in Canada. It is...
View ArticleASC joins rest of Canada charging for late filing fees
The Alberta Securities Commission recently announced that effective May 13, 2013 they will adopt a new fee schedule that includes a new fee of $100 for each insider report that is filed late. Alberta...
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Role for Corporate Secretaries in Companies with equity crowdfunding?
The Corporate Secretary’s role to date has only been utilized, appreciated and well understood by listed companies and larger private company enterprises. Rules mandate their extensive role in...
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Equity Crowdfunding = Transparency
The Equity Crowdfunding global phenomenon is great for companies so they can access capital but what most of these private companies around the globe have overlooked is that they will now need to...
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