All other directors must demonstrate their full independence from management (the New York Stock Exchange insists only that half of the directors be independent).

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As parents give last-minute lessons about independence, money management should be an important part of these discussions.

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The Post Office management is keen on commercial independence, which would give it the freedom to compete with rivals abroad.

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