With growing emphasis of proffering good corporate governance, more rigorous standards are expected and required of directors, in particular, those of listed companies, in their management of the company and accountability towards their investors and shareholders. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the corporate governance regulatory framework in Hong Kong as well as examine the proposed reforms and developments of relevant laws and regulations which aim to improve corporate governance of companies and their directors.
Update on Corporate Governance Practices and Reforms
Detailed Information
Highlights of the course include:
- Overview of the corporate governance regulatory framework in Hong Kong
- Reforms and developments:
- Changes under the New Companies Ordinance
- Review of the Corporate Governance Code
- Statutory backing to Listing Rules and other proposed Listing Rules amendments
- Corporate governance vs. corporate social responsibility
- Common governance issues in Hong Kong/Asia
- Improving internal controls and audit committee developments
- Role of auditors in corporate governance
- Environmental and social governance reporting
- Case Study: Corporate governance practices – viewpoint from a listed company
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