Further Details
The following sets out the content of the course in the approximate order in which it will be discussed during the day.
The framework of corporate governance
Cadbury, Greenbury, Hampel
Turnbull, Smith, Higgs
FSMA 2000
The Model Code on directors dealings
The Takeover Code
Company law reform
The requirement for corporate governance
What went wrong
The protection of capitalism
Encouragement of corporate honesty
Competent independent directors
Leading by example
Corporate governance and shareholder value?
Corporate governance fatigue
Searching for the right balance
The 2006 Combined Code
Main principles
Supporting principles
Code provisions
Comply or explain
Purple book requirements
Chairman & CEO (division of roles)
A balanced board
Appointments to the board
Performance evaluation
Directors remuneration
Internal control & risk management
Accountability & audit
Roles & responsibilities
Chairman
Executive directors
Non-executive directors
Functions of the board
Dialogue with shareholders
Audit committee & external auditors
Whistle blowing
Constructive use of AGMs
Guide price
£3,200 per day + VAT |
