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CSA would like to thank sponsors and exhibitors of the 2008 National Conference.
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		Minter Ellison Lawyers Minter Ellison Lawyers is one of the largest full-service law firms in the Asia-Pacific region, with offices in Australia, Hong Kong, The People's Republic of China, Indonesia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Minter Ellison provides seamless cross-border services and delivers practical, commercial solutions to a large client base including some of the largest international and Australian business and government organisations. The firm's recognised expertise and depth of knowledge across a broad range of industry sectors ensures that clients receive the highest standard of legal advice and service.

		Computershare Computershare (ASX:CPU) is a global leader in share registration, employee equity plans, proxy solicitation and other specialised financial, governance and communication services. Many of the world’s largest companies employ our innovative solutions to maximise the value of their relationships with investors, employees, customers and members. Computershare has approximately 10,000 employees across the world and serves 14,000 corporations and 100 million shareholder and employee accounts in 17 countries across five continents.

		LexisNexis Through the integration of information and technology, LexisNexis unites proven technology, leading brands and premium research to deliver solutions that help legal professionals deliver quality services. Around the globe, LexisNexis has created a cohesive strategy for service delivery that is based upon the concept of ‘Total Solutions’. The Total Solutions approach is an extension of our traditional research solutions to include products and services for practice management, client development and litigation services. These solutions address specific customer needs in order to enhance productivity, increase profitability and stimulate growth.

		Liberty International Underwriters Liberty International Underwriters (LIU) is part of the Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group, a leading global insurer, established in 1912. Serviced by 900 professional staff globally, LIU offers core insurance products in professional liability, directors’ and officers’, marine, energy, engineering and casualty insurance, distributed exclusively through the independent broker network. LIU Asia Pacific began operations in Australia in 1999, and we have offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Singapore and Hong Kong. Liberty Mutual Group has a Standard & Poors rating of A (strong) and is ranked 95th on the Fortune 100 list of largest corporations in the US, based on 2006 revenue.

		HP HP is a technology solutions provider whose information management solutions can help you make better and faster decisions with improved business insight, meet compliance requirements, and reduce the cost of information management. In 2008, HP acquired TOWER Software, a leading document and records management software company to strengthen its information management portfolio.

		BGL Corporate Solutions BGL Corporate Solutions provides corporate registry, superannuation, asset management and general ledger software solutions to over 5,500 clients worldwide. The Corporate Affairs System (CAS) is BGL’s complete solution for all your company secretarial requirements providing easy record-keeping and compliance for global enterprises. BGL Global Solutions offers software for the management of all company entities, owned or operated in any jurisdiction, ensuring your compliance responsibilities are met. BGL guarantees compliance, including the production of prescribed forms for major jurisdictions such as Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom. BGL is your global partner in compliance.

		CompliSpace CompliSpace provides corporate governance programs and services to the SME market. Combining specialist advice with practical, technology-enabled solutions, CompliSpace demystifies the complexity of the regulatory environment and provides organisations with a platform for sustainable growth. CompliSpace’s corporate governance programs and solutions are tailored to an organisation’s needs and kept up-to-date with legal and regulatory changes by a team of lawyers and industry experts. Our consulting services include outsourced compliance management, risk management training, workshops and facilitations, and independent system reviews. At CompliSpace, we understand the challenges faced by SMEs and lead the market in the provision of simple, comprehensive and value-for-money corporate governance services that enable organisations to bring good governance to life.

		ASX As one of the world’s top ten listed exchange groups, measured by its market capitalisations Australian Securities Exchange was created through the merger of the Australian Stock Exchange and the Sydney Futures Exchange. ASX spans the markets for corporate control, capital formation and price discovery and functions as an operator, supervisor, central counterparty clearer and payments system facilitator. The diverse domestic and international customer base of the Australian Securities Exchange includes issuers of a variety of listed securities, corporates, investment banks, trading banks, fund managers, hedge funds, commodity trading advisers and proprietary and retail traders.

		Effective Governance Effective Governance is a privately-owned consulting firm that delivers advice on corporate governance to clients in Australia and New Zealand. We combine extensive research with practical methods developed through consulting with clients over 20 years. Our team provides a unique blend of people with extensive experience as senior managers, management educators, facilitators and management researchers. Our focus is on providing real-world solutions for our clients. We help boards identify their unique challenges and provide tailored solutions to meet their individual needs. We assist boards with board evaluations, developing strategic direction, enhancing board reporting, developing board charters, assessing director skills, evaluating the CEOs’ performance, improving board effectiveness and implementing corporate sustainability frameworks.

		Alexist Alexist (Automated Listed Entity eXchange Information SysTem) is the world’s first compliance and reporting system for listed entities applying listing rules business intelligence. The product is multi-jurisdictional, catering for listings on both ASX and NZX, plus obligations under both the Corporations Act 2001 and the Companies Act 1993 (NZ).

		SAI Global SAI Global offers a comprehensive range of services that bring focus to governance, risk and compliance. Complex issues are resolved with one solution through: knowledge and information — newsfeeds, regulatory alerts and research databases governance, risk and compliance (GRC) management system — GRC toolkit (manage risk, compliance and incidents) and Board Information Management training and awareness — web-based learning with generic, customised and bespoke options consulting and client services — technology integration and optimisation and GRC consulting.

		EC Teleconferencing ECT is a specialist provider of operator-connected, automated and web teleconferencing services. Our solutions allow you to share and disseminate information, reduce expenses and achieve success in delivering business goals. ECT tailors packages according to usage and nature of calls. This is a service that distinguishes us from many of our competitors and ensures that you get the best value for money and superior service. For more information call 1800 808480.

		Salt salt™ Enterprise is an innovative online legal compliance training and reporting system developed by Blake Dawson, one of Australia's premier law firms and an acknowledged international leader in the use of technology. Through a series of easy-access training courses, salt™ Enterprise ensures that members of your organisation understand their legal obligations as well as keeping them up-to-date with recent changes in law. Our extensive course library covers Australia and New Zealand and includes courses in corporate governance, trade practices, environmental compliance, anti-money laundering and many more. At the recent Training Australia Magazine LearnX Awards, salt™ Enterprise won the Best Compliance Training Program category.

		ICSA Software International ICSA Software International is the wholly owned software company of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA). As part of ICSA, ICSA Software International is dedicated to provide innovative products and services that enable ICSA members and clients, and companies in general, to demonstrate their commitments to compliance, corporate governance and corporate responsibility. With more than 2,500 clients worldwide and offices on five continents, ICSA Software International is the world’s leading provider of global entity management, company secretarial compliance, corporate governance and corporate responsibility software.

		Dissolve At Dissolve we are dedicated to achieving corporate simplification through corporate simplification reviews, members’ voluntary liquidations and company deregistrations. Simplifying your structure by disposing of redundant companies can save you money and time. In many cases, the costs of a members' voluntary liquidation or company deregistration are recouped within a year. Dissolve’s professionals are fully qualified chartered accountants, registered liquidators and tax agents with a wealth of experience. They can lead you through the process to achieve significant savings, all for a low fixed fee.

		Ansarada Ansarada is an experienced and trusted virtual data room specialist providing powerful, easy-to-use facilities for company secretaries and board members alike. Ansarada ‘Board Access’ enables fast, controlled access by multiple users to sensitive information securely and simply via an internet browser from anywhere in the world.