Saturday, August 23, 2008

Corporate Governance

Definition of Corporate governance
Corporate governance concepts

Fairness
Transparency
Independence
Honesty/Probity
Responsibility
Accountability
Reputation
Judgement
Integrity


Corporate governance and agency theory

Nature of Agency Theory
Accountability & fiduciary responsibilities


The Main Areas of Corporate Governance

Directors
Chairman & Chief Executive office (CEO)
Board
Appointments to the Board
Annual Performance Review
Re-election of Broad members
Remuneration of directors
Remuneration committee
Financial reporting
Internal Control
Audit Committee and Audit
Relations with Shareholders
Constructive use of AGM
Institutional Shareholders

The Role of Directors
Non Executive Directors
Independence of NEDs
The Chairman & CEO roles
The nomination committee roles
Induction of New board members
Board of Directors – Performance Review
Remuneration of Directors
Institutional Shareholders
US, UK and Local Corporate governance codes