In today’s corporate landscape, company secretaries must be adaptable to balance their governance expertise with the necessity of establishing credibility and authority among board members. This balance is not just a matter of professional competence but is crucial to upholding the integrity of corporate governance itself. Company secretaries are at the forefront of managing and disclosing CONFLICTS OF INTEREST within the BOARD OF DIRECTORS—a RESPONSIBILITY that is fundamental to maintaining transparency and trust in the organisation.
As trusted advisers, company secretaries ensure that the board complies with the Companies Act 2016 and the Bursa Malaysia’s Listing Requirements. Their role in safeguarding against conflicts of interest is crucial to preserving the organisation’s reputation and legal standing. This course is specifically designed to empower company secretaries with the critical skills and strategies they need to effectively guide board directors and ensuring that conflicts of interest are properly declared & managed.
As one of the leading experts in corporate integrity, Dr.Mark will deep dive into practical strategies for enhancing guidance in the boardroom when addressing the sensitive issue of conflict disclosure. With his extensive experience and insight, participants will engage in interactive scenarios, group discussions and open dialogue to gain invaluable knowledge and practical tools to navigate these challenges.
Learning Outcomes:
- Gaining an overview understanding of the legal frameworks and requirements governing conflicts of interest, including relevant sections of the Companies Act 2016 and Bursa Malaysia's Listing Requirements.
- Enhancing your ability to recognise potential conflicts of interest within the board of directors and understand their implications for corporate governance and transparency.
- Acquiring actionable strategies for guiding board directors in declaring and managing conflicts of interest effectively.
PROGRAMME
| 10:00 AM |
Briefing, with scenarios, group discussion and open dialogue covering:
- Refresher on Companies Act 2016 and Bursa Malaysia's Listing Requirements: Understanding conflicts of interest.
- The Company Secretary’s Role as a Governance Expert: What does this mean in practice?
- Building Credibility and Authority for this Role: How can it be done?
- What if they don’t declare?: Exploring strategies.
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| 11:15 AM |
Networking Break |
11:30 AM
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Question & Answer
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| 12:00 PM |
End of Programme |
*Please note that this programme is exclusively designed for company secretaries. ICDM members are encouraged to recommend their company secretaries for this workshop by registering through the website. Kindly be aware that the workshop is limited to a maximum of 65 participants. Registration will be on a first come, first served basis.
Dr Mark Lovatt is the CEO and Principal Consultant of Trident Integrity Solutions, a leading-edge consultancy firm specialising in anti-corruption, ESG and advanced technology primarily in the Asia-Pacific region. He is an internationally recognised expert on combating corruption and a widely sought-after board trainer and conference speaker. His many clients include multinational companies, governments, regulators, global agencies, major state-owned enterprises and financial institutions.
Dr Lovatt has worked with the Prime Minister’s Department on anti-corruption matters affecting the business sector and assisted the Department in preparing the official Guidelines for Adequate Procedures for companies implementing anticorruption programmes, launched by the Prime Minister of Malaysia on 10th December 2018.
Dr Lovatt is a GRI Certified Sustainability Professional. As the Secretary-General of the Business Integrity Alliance (BIA) and Coordinator of the BIA Advanced Technology Working Group, Dr Lovatt focuses on the application of data analytics, AI and blockchain to strengthen ESG, governance and compliance for large companies and financial institutions.
Prior to moving to Malaysia in 2009, he worked in the power and gas sector, with a background in IT, energy technology and business development.
