HKEx Directors Training | 17 | Corporate Governance

Episode Description:

Charltons Hong Kong law firm explains essential corporate governance requirements for directors of HKEx main board listed companies. It details mandates concerning independent non-executive directors (INEDs), including minimum numbers, qualifications, and independence criteria. The segment also covers the establishment and operation of crucial board committees like the Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee, and Nomination Committee, specifying their required composition, chair, and duties. Further topics discussed include requirements for director service contracts and remuneration disclosure, the roles of compliance advisors and authorised representatives, the qualifications for a company secretary, the importance of board diversity, website publication of certain documents, and the framework for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting.