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Challenges and Opportunities in Convergence of Corporate Governance Practices. Sue Rutledge Regional Corporate Governance Coordinator Europe and Central Asia Region World Bank Group. Market Capitalization. Market Cap – Ranked by GDP %. Correlation Market Cap vs. CG.
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Challenges and Opportunities in Convergence of Corporate Governance Practices Sue Rutledge Regional Corporate Governance Coordinator Europe and Central Asia Region World Bank Group
Capital Market Infrastructure Source: Thomas Murray
CG ROSC Recommendations • Implement EU Directive on Disclosure of Ownership and Control of Companies. • Improve disclosure of related party transactions • Require traded companies to publish full financial statements. • Require all companies to file financial statements with court registry.
CG ROSC Recommendations • Introduce duty of loyalty for board members. • Hold board members liable for failure to disclose potential conflicts of interest. • Require codes of ethics for listed companies. • Increase independence for board members. • Increase board training. • Require audit committees for listed companies. • Improve oversight of state owned enterprises.
CG ROSC Recommendations • Donors should support program to strengthen HANFA: • “Twinning” with supervisory agencies from EU member states. • Expand recruiting from private sector. • HANFA should improve dialog with market • Increase dialog and consultation with the financial industry and listed companies. • Make greater effort to explain its rulings.
THANK YOU!!! Sue Rutledge Regional Corporate Governance Coordinator Europe and Central Asia Region World Bank Group