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Finally: A Triumph for the Stag
in Classical Drives, on October 8, 2009
...id, were one fuel pump and one battery. The rationale behind the drive was to raise money for three charities. An online auction of the car is likely, with the first funds going to reimburse the expen...
Hedge Fund Charity Event With New Jersey Nets
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on September 23, 2009
...sper and other children affected by Batten Disease. Capstone Global Markets is committed to helping charities dedicated to helping children.
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in Wangtam, on 2009-08-27
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Something A Little More Creative
in Business Computer Blog (UK), on August 5, 2009
...about events on their phone. I have to admit, I'm impressed.
The problem is, most non-profits/charities/churches are about a decade behind on technology. This usually has a lot to do with their b...
Social Media Generosity: Ways to Support Your Favorite Charity
in The Social Networking Weblog, on July 23, 2009
...The Mashable post discusses a number of other suggestions - like sharing bookmarks to your favorite charities through sites like Digg and Delicious, organizing online events, embedding a widget for yo...
Paulson, Goldman Sachs and the four tiers of US Government
in Sox First, on July 18, 2009
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Hank Paulson's testimony before Congress raises serious questions about the governance of US government. His testimony, combined with the record quarterly profit of Goldman Sachs, confirms...
Directors warned about greenwash
in Sox First, on June 22, 2009
...out two years ago, I did a blog entry predicting that climate change would become a big corporate governance issue. Directors can get into all sorts of trouble for failing in their duty of care to s...
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in Wangtam, on 2009-06-19
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Neues CIO -Office bei der Metro Group
in Das CIO Weblog, on 17.06.09
...schweigt sich Metro aus. Ein Sprecher bestätigte jedoch gegenüber cio.de, dass Wolfram die IT-Governance und IT-Transparenz verantworten wird sowie für Koordination und Abstimmung zwischen den Vertrie...
More on the Satyam-PWC scandal
in Sox First, on May 27, 2009
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The implosion at Indian IT specialists Satyam raises many questions about corporate governance. As Madhukar Angur says in the Deccan Herald , the debacle suggests we have learned very little sin...
Mauri Pioppo Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on May 21, 2009
...des an outlet for the inspiration. To keep the energy flowing, Mauri makes regular contributions to charities such as N.E.D.A, A-Home, and the ASPCA. Giving back generates abundance for everyone. ...
SOX and complacency
in Sox First, on May 5, 2009
...wn University law professor Ethan S Burger in this piece Today's Financial Crisis, Corporate Governance, and the Issue of Third-Party Liability . The problem, he says, is that corporate govern...
Chrysler's Italian job
in Sox First, on May 2, 2009
After months on life support, Chrysler is now pinning its hopes on a restructure with three new principal owners: the US Government which says it will keep its nose out of day to day operations, the United Auto Workers union and Italian car company Fiat. The question is whether it will work. On...
Fox says no to Obama
in Sox First, on April 29, 2009
So Fox has announced it won't screen Barack Obama's prime time news conference and will instead screen the scheduled drama Lie To Me. Variety magazine says it's a matter of economics. It's financially based, and not political, it says. Still, it is the first time a network h...
Swine flu and markets
in Sox First, on April 28, 2009
So world markets have been hammered by the swine flu outbreak with airlines leading the charge. The New York Times reports that countries are now tightening their borders and the World Health Organisation has just upped its pandemic flu alert level. But how serious will it get? And what does...
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in Wangtam, on 2009-04-28
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Big bonuses at imploding banks
in Sox First, on April 26, 2009
The banks are imploding but that hasn't stopped the bankers raking in massive bonuses. Just what they're being rewarded for is anyone's guess. The New York Times reports that six of the biggest banks set aside over $36 billion in the first quarter to pay their employees. This is s...
Googling future trends
in Sox First, on April 18, 2009
Can search engines predict economic trends? Yes they can, according to a new study which finds that the frequency with which people use certain phrases can predict trends like retail sales figures, car sales and house sales data. And because sites like Google are updated constantly, we can get t...
The long recession's impact
in Sox First, on April 17, 2009
So the International Monetary Fund warns that this recession will be around for some time. So what implications does that have for society? How will that shape the way we live? In its latest report , the IMF says that recessions associated with financial crises have been more severe and longer...
IPOs: don't blame Sarbox
in Sox First, on April 15, 2009
...em irrelevant in this market. As Reuters reports: "Fears about Sarbanes-Oxley, the corporate governance law many called onerous and said would drive IPOs away from U.S. exchanges, have also sub...
The new consumer
in Sox First, on April 10, 2009
Last year, I did a blog entry looking at the way consumer patterns have changed in the recession. The earlier this year, I did a piece looking at thrift chic, the latest trend where people are embracing frugality and a new conservatism. The lessons of the 1930s taught us that when an economy...
Airlines in tailspin
in Sox First, on April 9, 2009
The airline industry goes from bad to worse. A crumbling global economy means fewer seats on planes declining profits for the world's biggest airlines. More details here .The big problem lies in their fixed costs. As Morningstar analyst Basili Alukos told reporters , it's a high fixed...
10 secrets of the downturn leader
in Sox First, on April 9, 2009
What are the secrets of the downturn leader? What sort of strategies are needed during a recession. I identify 10 of them in my piece here . The 10 secrets are communication, keeping up staff morale, maintaining or even increasing productivity, maintaining your own morale, looking at your ...
Who will buy Twitter? Google or Murdoch?
in Sox First, on April 7, 2009
Plenty of speculation at the moment that Google wants to buy Twitter. Or for that matter, Rupert Murdoch. Twitter's co-founder Biz Stone has left the markets guessing, playing it both ways , claiming the company wants to retain its independence but talks to other parties all the time. It&#...
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in Wangtam, on 2009-04-07
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Rest in peace, GM
in Sox First, on April 1, 2009
And so General Motors will be eased into bankruptcy. The New York Times reports it will be a controlled bankruptcy, essentially splitting the company in two much like the "good" and "bad" bank model. That will see good assets like Chevrolet and Cadillac being sold to a new...
Japan's economic collapse
in Sox First, on March 30, 2009
The Japanese economy is sinking fast with the industrial output of the world's second biggest economy shrinking 9.4% . Last week, we had reports of retail sales in Japan falling 5.8% and Macquarie Securities has told Bloomberg that deflation has taken over again. Japan's finance mi...
G20 protest meltdown
in Sox First, on March 28, 2009
London is bracing itself for the G20 protests with warnings from one of the organizers that there could be "real bankers hanging from lamp posts". Regardless of the hyperbole, it's another sign of how polarized the world has become in the wake of the financial meltdown with anti-ca...
Online connection boom
in Sox First, on March 28, 2009
There are lots of businesses that are cashing in on the recession and doing brilliantly. Not just pawnshops and discount stores but also alcohol, gaming and strangely enough, gardening supply specialists. Add to that the online dating business. Some businesses in that area have enjoyed double d...
Oil shock ahead
in Sox First, on March 28, 2009
Last week, I did a blog entry on the International Monetary Fund warning that there might be a small recovery next year if there are comprehensive and co-ordinated global policies, and if commodity prices remain low. So far, there's been no sign of global co-ordination. Add to that the r...
The Ultimate Guide To Twitter
in Wangtam, on 2009-03-22
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The greening of Disney?
in Sox First, on March 21, 2009
The Walt Disney Company seems to have stunned everyone with its latest corporate responsibility report which says it will aim for zero net greenhouse gas emissions and reducing indirect greenhouse gas emissions from electricity consumption. Anyone who has been to Disneyland would have to wond...
The seven deadly sins of executive pay
in Sox First, on March 18, 2009
...ay packages, it's worth looking at two interesting proposals. The first comes from corporate governance watchdog Regnan which has recommended capping "golden parachutes" and issuing s...
Mortgage fraud and AIG
in Sox First, on March 17, 2009
Mortgage fraud is on the rise, up 26% , and it's a serious problem. Fewer loans are being processed but there's more fraud, suggesting there is a real sickness in the system. It means people are getting more desperate. The increase in mortgage fraud is linked to other crimes like check...
Bank nationalisation on its way
in Sox First, on March 6, 2009
Whether you call it restructuring or nationalization, it's a play on words. The banks will have to be taken over to restore them back to health. As Financial Times columnist Martin Wolf says, "nationalisation" is just a synonym for restructuring. And when people say nationalisat...
Still in the dark on Steve Jobs
in Sox First, on February 27, 2009
...Last month, I did a blog entry slagging off at the Apple board and its total failure of corporate governance, keeping shareholders in the dark about Steve Jobs, his health and the likelihood or othe...
Inovis takes supply chain to social networking boundaries
in Supplychainer, on February 14, 2009
...nt platform, which manages the lifecycle of a business community, from onboarding to compliance and governance....
Compliance and Outsourcing
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on February 11, 2009
... problems appear in other critical, but ancillary functions such as disaster recovery, auditing and governance. As regulators become more aware of these issues, however, it is reasonable to expect tha...
A Conversation with Larry Guevel of Unisys
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on January 29, 2009
...s may call for an independent third-party to provide such services.
Our conversation then moved to governance issues - always a challenge with outsourcing deals. Mr. Guevel suggested that governance ...
Denver Broncos Quarterback Jay Cutler Recently Named Ambassador for Inspired by Diabetes Campaign
in Daily Diabetic, on January 23, 2009
...h diabetes. Through the Jay Cutler Foundation, established after the 2007 season, Jay works to help charities and organizations that have a profound effect on helping people in need....
A Wall Street Bailout?
in Eagle Par Birdie, on January 22, 2009
...y is Frank's view, in its essence.
Perhaps President Obama's commitment to transparency in governance will spread widely and envelop the USGA as well.
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Satyam: do we need a global Sarbox
in Sox First, on January 21, 2009
...lled India's Enron, has raised a number of important questions. Not only about Indian corporate governance, which leaves a lot to be desired with The Hindu reporting that India is plagued by poo...
My Fair Wedding on WE
in White Lace Wedding, on January 16, 2009
...ebrity parties for royalty, politicians and socialites. Tutera has also designed events for several charities including DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids), The Cancer Research Foundati...
Keine Alternative zu einfacheSteuer.de: Angela Merkel verbrennt 112 Milliarden Euro
in Fachplaner-Weblog, on 14.01.09
© World Economic Forum Vorhaben über 200.000 Euro müssen europaweit ausgeschrieben werden. Das dauert ein viertel Jahr. Skepsis und nicht nur Zustimmung erntet die Bundesregierung unter Angela Merkel am 14. Januar 2009 für die Konjunkturmaßnahme-Pakete I und II. Angela Merkel: "Wir wolle...
A treaty for the Arctic?
in Sox First, on January 14, 2009
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The Arctic has long been neglected in terms of international governance and management but that's likely to change for two reasons. First, there is the prospect of rising tensions with yet to ...
Reshaping governance: interview with Lord Michael Hastings
in Sox First, on January 10, 2009
...ip and diversity Lord Michael Hastings from London. He proposed a radical shake-up of corporate governance around the world. Read on.
SOX FIRST: What should boards do that's different? Wha...
Corporate ethics and law
in Sox First, on January 10, 2009
... responsibility for one's own actions. He argues that this means changing the law and rules of governance where companies would be required to give stakeholders who don't own stock - like for...
Outsourcing safely
in The CIO Weblog, on January 9, 2009
Implicit in the conflation of agile operations with fragile support is a requirement that your users have access to services which are at once flexible and scalable and which are also efficient for your business to provide. When you put those three words together, the next thing you come to is i...
Charities Given a Helping Hand
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on January 7, 2009
The Associated Press reports; Nonprofits that are struggling because their donors lost money with Bernard Madoff are getting a bailout - but not from the government. Richer foundations are stepping in to help.
Human Rights Watch, The Center for Constitutional Rights and others are already sla...
The relational company
in Sox First, on January 6, 2009
...proposal from the Relationships Foundation in Britain which would, if implemented, give corporate governance a radical overhaul in a way that we have never seen before. The foundation's paper ...
Madoff's insanity defense
in Sox First, on December 29, 2008
...loomberg points out, it will provide lawsuit targets for angry investors including hedge funds and charities seeking the return of their funds. Don't expect a quick resolution ont his one. Given...
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SEC and Madoff: shutting the stable gate after the horse has bolted
in Sox First, on December 17, 2008
...n, who's married to the former SEC official, Eric Swanson. But then, the victims which include charities, Spain's largest bank, Santander, Japanese financial giant Nomura which says it could ...
Madoff and SEC neglect
in Sox First, on December 13, 2008
...d advisory firm offers Madoff-managed funds." The SEC has some explaining to do to investors, charities and universities that trusted Madoff with their money.
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FBI gets help from Lehman Brothers
in Sox First, on December 11, 2008
Not quite sure what this one says about the FBI, or for that matter Lehman Brothers, with FBI Director Robert S. Mueller, III announcing that it had hired an ex-IT executive at failed investment bank Lehman Brothers. Former Lehman vice-president Chad Fulgham has been tapped on the shoulde...
Fixing broken boards
in Sox First, on December 8, 2008
...ob. Consider, for example, the Lehman Brothers 2007 annual report . Go to the section on corporate governance, then read it and weep. "Lehman Brothers continues to be committed to industry best ...
Hanka Lane Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on November 27, 2008
...ng 2% of their total net retail sales through this website until December 31, 2008, to a family of charities. The total to be donated will be calculated as 2% of the total purchased and paid, without...
Dreadful US data package
in Sox First, on November 27, 2008
This Thanksgiving looks grim and there is every sign that it will be one very bad Christmas for retailers with the latest economic data coming through. Consumer spending fell 1% in October, the biggest slump in seven years. Orders for US-made durable goods fell 6.2% and orders for trans...
Citi slickers
in Sox First, on November 25, 2008
The Bush administration's bailout of Citigroup might be a sign of more to come, and that's a worry for everyone. Not just American taxpayers but right around the world. The most incompetent president in US history has announced that there might be more rescues. "We have made th...
Gouging with the bailout?
in Sox First, on November 24, 2008
The problem with Paulson's $700 billion bailout is transparency. The auto industry begging for money raises some important question: why are some industries being propped up and others left to die? Why has it changed from buying up the toxic mortgages that started the meltdown to throwing a ...
Do we get depressed?
in Sox First, on November 24, 2008
The big question is whether the downturn and recession will be a replay of 1929. There are different views on it. The most alarming comes from Paul B Farrell at MarketWatch . in his piece, Farrell gives 30 reasons why we will be in the Great Depression for three years with such lead indicators...
Sox First birthday
in Sox First, on November 21, 2008
...th marks the third anniversary of Sox First. Three years ago, I was invited to write about ethics, governance and Sarbanes-Oxley. Being an Australian, the irony was not lost on me. Since then, I'...
Automakers heading nowhere
in Sox First, on November 19, 2008
It must have been so humiliating but it had to happen with the automakers going cap in hand to Washington for a $25 billion bailout. And as the New York Times reports, things are not looking good with politicians suggesting it could just be like putting a band-aid on a bullet wound. This is a...
The Siemens saga rolls on
in Sox First, on November 19, 2008
The Siemens bribery saga rolls on with two former managers confessing their crimes and likely to receive suspended sentences. The pair took the illegal payments and established a secret accounting system, using sham contracts for payments into slush funds. But it won't stop there. The Inte...
Gary Hall Jr., Ten-Time Olympic Medal Winner and Inspired by Diabetes Ambassador, To Host Clinic at Drew University's Second-Annual World Diabetes Day Swim-A-Thon
in Daily Diabetic, on November 9, 2008
...so carries an important philanthropic component where for each entry Lilly donates funds to support charities that help children with diabetes.
On Saturday, November 15, Hall will host a swim clinic ...
CTO of the United States
in The CIO Weblog, on November 8, 2008
...appeal to the thought of him leveraging similar advantages in distributed (no, not distribut ive ) governance. So, tell me: what do you see as the role of national CTO, and who would you choose for it...
Halloween Charity Bash
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on October 24, 2008
... early '90s with one firm goal in mind - to host great parties and donate the proceeds to local charities. Comprised currently of 27 members, these young professionals are active in many aspects o...
Shooting up with AIG
in Sox First, on October 20, 2008
It's bad enough that AIG presented a completely false picture of its finances in its 2007 annual report , including a sign off from the world's biggest audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers that everything was above board. So what then do we make of this News of the World report detailin...
Corporate governance takes a back seat
in Sox First, on October 20, 2008
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Further evidence that US regulators are not at all interested in fixing the corporate governance mess that helped speed up the meltdown. As part of the $700 billion bailout package, the US Treasu...
Pink Ribbon Plantable Favors
in White Lace Wedding, on October 17, 2008
... does this favor retailer donate a portion of the proceeds to breast cancer research and prevention charities, but this particular favor also is eco-friendly.
Inside the little pink ribbons are...
