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CGF Research Institute (Pty) Ltd
Overview
CGF Research Institute (Pty) Ltd is a private, Proudly South African company that specialises in conducting desk-top research on Corporate Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) related matters.
Our clients are progressive organisations who understand that Corporate Governance is the cornerstone of a sustainable enterprise and extends well beyond the boundaries of any individual profession, process, horizon or hierarchy. It is essential to understand Corporate Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) in all its breadth and depth.
Organisations of all sizes in South Africa need to develop and apply sound corporate governance principles and institute high ethical values for the benefit of investors, their stakeholders and the communities in which they operate. Accordingly, they require material and tools to assist them tackle the huge challenge of understanding its broadness and where to begin, as well as instilling a greater awareness of, and compliance to, good corporate governance amongst all stakeholders.
In early 2010, CGF was appointed by AllWorld Network as a Nominating Partner of the South Africa Fast Growth 100 (SAFG 100) in its inaugural year, where we help to identify some of the country’s entrepreneurial heroes who are driving the country’s next economy. Well-known Harvard Business School Professor Michael Porter is the Chair of the AllWorld Advisory Board, which also includes George M. Gendron, founding editor-in-chief of Inc. Magazine and founder of the Inc. 500 list. Finding these companies across industries and different parts of the country is a significant undertaking, and AllWorld Network relies on a network of Nominating Partners such as CGF, who have links to the entrepreneurial and business community. These partners play a pivotal role in identifying suitable candidates for the SAFG 100, and motivating their application to the programme. The SAFG 100 programme is partnered by Endeavor SA, the United Nations Office for Partnerships, Harvard Kennedy School and the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU).
Products and services overview
CGF has developed a web-based Corporate Governance Framework® and Body of Knowledge® ('BoK') comprising feature reports that cover many aspects spanning a broad range of governance issues which we make available to organisations on a subscription basis. Within the 'BoK', CGF has developed additional governance sub-section products to assist large and smaller companies within this arena; providing the Director’s Fast Track Manuals, Policy Template Handbooks, governance monthly reports, various published articles, monthly newsletters and monthly legislative updates.
CGF’s research is designed in such a manner to create a high-level awareness and understanding of issues impacting a CEO through to all employees of the organisation and is presented in a simple, practical manner, offering guidelines and thought provoking insights that provide the opportunity for all levels of employees to familiarize themselves with matters they ordinarily wouldn’t become involved in.
Through CGF’s lead contractors, strategic partners and associates, the company’s capabilities extend to; Board and director evaluation, composition of Board committees and structuring, strategic management consulting, executive selection and appointments, executive learning and facilitation of GRC Awareness Workshop Interventions, through to Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) consulting. These services cater from large corporates to small and medium sized businesses.
The additional services CGF is able to provide, either directly and / or through our strategic alliances, include:
· director mentoring & coaching
· company secretarial services
· regulatory analysis
· independent governance rating services
· contracts / records management consulting
· strategy formulation, turnaround, facilitation & review
· market development in African markets
· business re-structuring
· Risk Management software
· IT governance and consulting (ITIL, Cobit, ISO 31000, SOA, etc)
· CSI / CSR strategy & consulting
· B-BBEE strategy & consulting
· reduced pricing on various business conferences, journals, publications, manuals
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.
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
Please visit our website for more information.
Company Press Releases »
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Secrecy Bill: Could this article become outlawed?
29 Apr 13 | Read More »
By Terry Booysen, Chief Executive Officer
CGF Research Institute (Pty) Ltd
As a part of our ‘freedom’ struggle, many South Africans and indeed a great number of international supporters fought against ‘apartheid’ and its de-humanising approach ... |
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Getting CSI right: Good news for South Africa
23 Apr 13 | Read More »
Article by Rochelle Maritz and CGF Research
Historically, our past ‘apartheid’ regime has created a challenging future for the citizens of democratic South Africa. Whilst there has been steady progress toward a more inclusive and balanced society, there’s ... |
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A good broker is a good investment
23 Apr 13 | Read More »
Article by Aon South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Direct insurers account for about 30% of the Household and Motor insurance market in South Africa. The broker-versus direct debate has been decided by the customer, after having done their homework, still preferring the broker ... |
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Unleashing IT-value in business
22 Apr 13 | Read More »
Advertorial by Oversight Solutions & CGF Research
Since the collapse of giant corporations such as Enron, Parmalat and Worldcom in the last ten years or so, including the subsequent Sarbanes-Oxley legislation in the USA (designed specifically to improve financial ... |
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Paying lip-service to Corporate Governance
12 Apr 13 | Read More »
By Terry Booysen, Chief Executive Officer
CGF Research Institute (Pty) Ltd
It is a fact that since the collapse of so many iconic organisations across the world, the subject of corporate governance has intensified and gripped the minds of many boards of directors ... |
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Will the Employment Equity Amendment Bill unite South Africa?
29 Mar 13 | Read More »
By Terry Booysen, CEO, CGF Research Institute (Pty) Ltd
In recent years, South Africa has been a country characterised as one which has had the incredible ability to change; and somehow our country and her people have been able to embrace some of the most difficult ... |
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Whither SA Inc? Looking back & going forward
25 Feb 13 | Read More »
by Terry Booysen, CEO, CGF Research Institute (Pty) Ltd
The following is an abridged version of the talk by Terry Booysen at the CGF Corporate Governance Breakfast on 21 Feb’13.
Indeed, it is a great pleasure hosting you at this special breakfast, ... |
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CGF extends its governance services with new appointment: Andrew Higgs
11 Feb 13 | Read More »
CGF Research Institute (Pty) Ltd is delighted to welcome Andrew Higgs to its ranks as a Lead Independent Consultant. After 25 years business experience of strategic and operational roles in successful multinational organisations and blue chip companies listed on the JSE, ... |
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Biodiversity - It takes more than money
06 Feb 13 | Read More »
Article by Terry Booysen (CEO), CGF Research and Grant Wareham (CEO) Wareham & Associates
Biodiversity is an issue of global importance; it lies at the core of sustaining all forms of life known to mankind. And because there is no single party being ... |
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Professor Jonathan Jansen: No stranger to good governance
02 Jan 13 | Read More »
By Terry Booysen (CEO) ... |
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