Corporate Governance

Course level

Specialist

Delegates

This course is designed for professionals who need to understand the latest developments in corporate governance.

Overview

This course provides an overview of corporate governance guidelines and best practice and how listed companies are complying with current requirements.

Learning outcomes include obtaining a greater understanding of

• The law on directors’ duties and how this applies to non-executive as well as executive directors
• The requirements of the Combined Code issued in July 2003
• Best practice guidelines and recommendations
• The inter-relationship of corporate governance and the Listing Rules and other legal requirements; including market abuse
• Requirements in relation to directors’ remuneration and service contracts
• Developments relating to Corporate Social Responsibility
• Actions shareholders can take and how companies should respond
• The impact of the Companies Act 2006 and EU Directives