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ANNAMARIE VAN DER MERWE: Why SA can’t afford to return to shareholder primacy In recent commentary on governance failures in South Africa’s listed sector, fund manager Piet Viljoen argued in an issue of his Regarding… newsletter that corporate dysfunction stems from a deviation from the “proper” purpose of the board: creating value for shareholders. It …

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ANNAMARIE VAN DER MERWE: King V: No more excuses for poor corporate governance Now more than before, with the publication of the King V report on corporate governance, public, private and nonprofit South African entities cannot simply claim to be led ethically and effectively — they have to prove it. The King report, sometimes criticised …

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ANNAMARIE VAN DER MERWE: ESG shift — from reporting risks to real impact It’s a good time to consider how effective environmental, social & governance reporting has been by Annamarie van der Merwe SA is likely to make sustainability reporting mandatory for financial institutions, retirement funds, collective investment schemes and large listed companies within the …

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The secret to great governance in our (scary) new world order By Annamarie van der MerweExecutive ChairFluidRock Governance Group There is a definite shift happening in the world order, says leading scenario planner and futurist Chantell Ilbury. But she emphasises that it’s not just about the fact that it’s shifting. What matters is what it’s …

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Overview of King V THE LONG-AWAITED KING V© CODE IS HERE – WHAT’S NEW? An overview of the recently released King V Code on Corporate Governance for South Africa (“King V”) (©2025 The Institute of Directors in South Africa) will be of little value to the reader if not first being reminded of the meaning …

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Redefining Corporate Governance in a Complex Landscape In my previous article, “Convergence in the Boardroom: Insights from Recent Board Evaluations,” I unveiled a profound shift in corporate leadership. Gone are the days when boards were simply financial sentinels, meticulously tracking balance sheets and quarterly reports. Today’s environment requires corporate boards to be dynamic, multidimensional architects …

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Convergence in the Boardroom – Insights From Recent Board Evaluations  In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, you might expect corporate boards to face widely different challenges depending on their industry and sector.  Private sector versus public sector are but one example that comes to mind. While it’s true that public sector boards must navigate unique …

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Elevating excellence in governance: The vital role of development for Boards and Company Secretaries In the intricate tapestry of governance, Boards of Directors and Company Secretaries play pivotal roles in steering organisations towards success, sustainability, and integrity. Recognising the significance of these key stakeholders, the FluidRock Governance Academy offers practical development programs that empower Boards …

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