All posts tagged "board independence"
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917FeatureBursa Malaysia Enhances Rules on Board Independence, Diversity
The rule amendments limit board tenure to 12 years, require the appointment of at least one woman director, and enhance transparency on board appointments.
January 20, 2022 -
469Asia-PacificCBSL Issues Corporate Governance Rules for Finance Companies
Directors must undergo annual performance assessments and impose measures to limit related party transactions and manage conflicts of interest.
January 13, 2022 -
622TaiwanTaiwan FSC Revises Guidelines on Financial Industry Disclosures
The amendments will enhance disclosures on environmental and social issues, board diversity and independence, and information security policies and risks.
January 5, 2022 -
399Securities & TradingTWSE Expands Scope of Sustainability Reporting Rules
All TWSE listed companies with paid-in capital above TWD 2 billion will mandatorily have to file sustainability reports from 2023 onwards.
December 21, 2021 -
487FeatureHK Bourse Finalises New Rules on Governance, Board Diversity
Amended corporate governance code and listing rules will require firms to ensure board independence, refreshment, and diversity from 1 January 2022.
December 13, 2021 -
223MalaysiaBursa Malaysia Proposes Rule Changes to Enhance Board Quality
Bursa Malaysia proposes to limit the tenure of independent directors and require listed issues to have in place a fit and proper policy.
July 22, 2021 -
931FeatureJapan: Revised Corporate Governance Code Takes Effect
The new code seeks to enhance board independence, promote board diversity, and increase attention on sustainability and ESG issues.
June 17, 2021 -
688FeatureJapan to Incorporate Human Rights in Governance Code – Report
Authorities will be pushing companies to root out potential forced labour and human trafficking abuses in their supply chains.
May 7, 2021 -
808Hong Kong
HK Bourse Proposes New Governance, ESG Reporting Standards
The proposals enhance corporate governance standards in the areas of corporate culture, director independence, diversity, and ESG disclosures and standards.
April 19, 2021 -
807Feature
Japan FSA Issues Proposal to Revise Corporate Governance Code
The changes will improve board independence, promote board diversity, and enhance climate-related and ESG disclosures by top-tier listed companies.
April 8, 2021
