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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE INDEX PROJECT

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founders expect the Center to serve as a think tank function by periodically issuing public policy recommendations to address corporate governance challenges. The aim of these recommendations is to help regulators and policy makers strengthen market corp

GENDER DIVERSITY IN THE BOARDROOM

Dr. Ashraf Gamal, CEO of Hawkamah

Gender diversity in boardrooms is a hot global topic in corporate governance. One reason for is that some research indicated that boards with women perform better than male-only boards. Another important reason is that the current pace of growth in the nu

INTERVIEW WITH EISSA AL SUWAIDI

Eissa Al Suwaidi, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank

ADCB understands the importance of developing strong trust between the bank and each of its stakeholders, he explains. Shareholders, investors, depositors, staff, and customers – all stakeholders – need to trust the bank. Strong governance drives that tru

OPENING OF THE SAUDI MARKET AND RESULTING IMPACT ON TRANSPARENCY

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Changing societal expectations around the world are now driving an agenda where all stakeholders have complete information about the company policies and implementations.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS: THE CHALLENGES FOR POLICYMAKERS

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The policy challenges in regulating transactions with related parties between a corporation and “related parties” (RPTs). Because they are easy to disguise as legitimate business transactions and, thus disguised, they are not even taxed as corporate distr

THE EVOLVING GOVERNANCE REQUIREMENTS OF ISLAMIC FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

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The rapid rise of Islamic finance has meant that the boards must function as something of governance pioneers. Not only do boards have to be attuned to and comply with internationally accepted non-Islamic governance standards, but they must also understan

VW’S TROUBLES

ARTICLE BY PETER MONTAGNON

The critical issue facing the company is not only what has gone wrong but why the crisis arose. Only if it addresses the question “why” will it be able to protect itself from future problems. This is a universal lesson for companies in trouble.

WHY ARE BANK BOARDS DIFFERENT?

Article by Frank Dangeard

Not many sectors can claim to be able to thoroughly disrupt the world economy. Crisis after crisis, the banking sector has shown that it can do just that. If only because of the “systemic risk” posed by the banking sector, being on the board of a bank is

THE “NEW” G20/OECD PRINCIPLES OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

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The OECD Principles of Corporate Governance, adopted by the Financial Stability Board as a key standard for sound financial systems and which have influenced corporate governance regulations and best practice guidelines globally since its issuance in 1999

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  • “The topic discussed was forward-looking, enlightening and practical. The well-balanced panel considered the next area of governance reform from a broad perspective, with the session covering useful and thought-provoking concepts.”

    Nalika Manjrekar -VP - Group Corporate Governance at First Abu Dhabi Bank 

  • The breakfast meetings organised by Hawkamah provide attendees with a great opportunity to meet with peers from leading organisations and exchange ideas on current issues and challenges. A strong panel of industry experts discussing the challenges from different perspectives on ‘How to get the board more engaged’ was most insightful and engaging with enthusiastic audience participation especially in matters regarding diversity and quality of information that is  presented to the board for effective decision making. I look forward to more such events that are organised by Hawkamah

    Sunil Edwards- Group Head of Internal Audit  - Bank of Sharjah

  • The power breakfast on board engagement organized by Hawkamah in collaboration with Diligent was a successful event, very insightful and informative and well organized

    Mostafa Ibrahim Abdeltawab - Tax Agent & Consultant  - Skylines Tax Consultancy

  • There is absolutely no doubt that Hawkamah – as always – has done unmatchable effort in producing its most recent valuable report in association with Diligent about Board Best Practices in the MENA. The discussions that took place in the “Power Breakfast” was so important and insightful; the influx of questions by the quality participants and the valuable answers of the quality panelists is a clear proof of Hawkamah continued success in such events. 

    Yasser Al Dabach – Board Secretary – Ghobash Trading & Investment Group

  • The technical knowledge, insights, case studies and learning provided by the ‘Director Development Program’ are very useful and effective in framing the strategic planning, implementation and delivery phases of growth plans in the difficult economic and geo-political times that we are operating in.

    Hisham Dimashki – CEO - BAP LLC – (associated with GM Trading Companies - Washington DC)

  • The certified Board Secretaries Workshop provided by Hawkamah and Dubai Financial Market is an essential course for learning corporate governance, scope and responsibilities of the board secretary and understanding the governance and disclosure requirements of the Dubai Financial Market and the Securities and Commodities Authority. It is a practical course which combined recent best practices and key learning lessons. I would highly recommend it for people involved in corporate governance and in particular in a listed company.

    Omran Al Zamani - Senior Legal Counsel - Dana Gas PJSC

  • Great program! Very well done and very useful information delivered in an excellent manner. The workshop was very inspirational, energizing, bringing lots of ideas, with both substantial and in-depth knowledge together with case studies. Well-balanced composition of participants, which contributed to interesting and focused discussions and exchanges. I would highly recommend it to anyone that is interested in improving their proficiency and core competencies.

    Hassan Murad Agha - Group Head of Compliance & Internal Control - Gulf General Investment Co. (PSC)

  • All companies should promote their boards, executive managers or staffs who have board responsibilities for subsidiary companies to attend corporate governance training. Hawkamah provides the ability for people and companies in the GCC to upskill in the area of corporate governance and directorship through a comprehensive programme teaching international best practice which has been tailored to regional specific governance issues.

    Alastair Mulligan - VP Asset Management - National Central Cooling Company PJSC (TABREED)

  • I am truly honored to attain this certification and I recommend the Compliance Heads of all DFM listed companies to participate and achieve this certification.

    Nabeel Mirza - Senior Director & MLRO - Compliance - GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

  • The workshop has added a level of professionalism to my practice. It addressed and discussed  the right concepts to promote better governance and effective support for business in line with rules and procedures.

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