Michael Quilter

Media Outlet: ABC News
Topic: Newcrest to review disclosure practices
Date: 25 June, 2013
Reporter: Pat McGrath

Excerpt: Macquarie University senior lecturer in corporate governance Michael Quilter says there appears to be a legal strategy behind the decision to appoint Dr Newman.

"There could be some element of trying to get in first, to pre-empt any negative reaction from ASIC in relation to the company's conduct," he said.

"It's probably also a little bit of insurance in relation to their future."

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Publication: Technology Spectator
Title: Should ASIC consider social media disclosures?
Date: 5 April 2013
Author: Harrison Polites

Excerpt: "The regulator already has its hands full when it comes keeping companies releasing key information in an honest and timely manner, he says citing a recent disclosure spat between ASIC and mining giant Fortescue.

Quilter also contends that such open disclosure rules may be tailored towards stemming the turmoil gripping the US economy. He says that making company announcements more open and visible via social media may work to bolster the US economy and encourage investment. While that may be necessary in the US at the moment, Quilter says that Australia can afford to have tighter, more regulated disclosure rules as it has a stronger economy.

He also suspects that our investment community may be more technologically “conservative” than the US, hinting that a shift to social media disclosures in Australia could see some shareholders miss out on having timely access to important company information altogether."

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Publication: The Conversation

Story: Creeping or jumping to control? Gina Rinehart, Fairfax and Corporations Act

Date: 4 June 2012

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