Reserve Bank independence: sobering lessons from India and South Africa: Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan. He left the job after concerted political attacks. Reuters/Shailesh AndradeTwo BRICS member countries, India and South Africa, have recently experienced rather unedifying episodes related to the leadership of their central banks. Raghuram Rajan, the … [Read more...] about Reserve Bank independence: sobering lessons from India and South Africa | The Conversation
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IRBA announces measures to strengthen auditor independence
IRBA announces measures to strengthen auditor independence: The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) today announced that it will begin a process to implement Mandatory Audit Firm Rotation (MAFR) for audit firms to strengthen their independence from their clients. The Board’s decision to pursue MAFR is also aligned to its objective to enhance audit quality, which … [Read more...] about IRBA announces measures to strengthen auditor independence
The IRBA announces measures to strengthen auditor independence and enhance investor protection
The IRBA announces measures to strengthen auditor independence and enhance investor protection: The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) today announced that it will begin a process to implement Mandatory Audit Firm Rotation (MAFR) for audit firms to strengthen their independence from their clients. The Board’s decision to pursue MAFR is also aligned to its … [Read more...] about The IRBA announces measures to strengthen auditor independence and enhance investor protection
What does Ghana have to celebrate in its 59th year of independence? | The Conversation
A sculpture of Ghana's founding father in the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra, Ghana. ShutterstockGhana has long been a symbol of Africa’s promise. But it has also been a reflection of the pitfalls of the continent’s post-independence era. The country has a squeaky-clean image outside its borders, with Accra recently making the New York Times’s list of top … [Read more...] about What does Ghana have to celebrate in its 59th year of independence? | The Conversation
SANEF commissions research into industry pressures and editorial independence
The South African National Editors Forum (Sanef) has decided to commission research into the changing media landscape, commercial and other pressures, and their implications on editorial independence. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your publication. My Press Release (MyPR) provides free South African targeted content and … [Read more...] about SANEF commissions research into industry pressures and editorial independence
