Policy Committees
- Accounting and auditing practices committee
- Business Ethics Committee
- Director and Shareholder Dialogue Committee
- Remuneration committee
- Integrated business reporting committee
- Shareholder responsibilities committee
- Shareholder rights committee
- Corporate Governance Principles Review
- Frequently Asked Questions
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About ICGN Committees
ICGN Committees are constituted by the ICGN Board which appoints the Committee Chairmen and approves the committee terms of reference, membership and work programme on an annual basis.
Commissioned Reports
The ICGN on occasion commissions reports to help support the development of ICGN best practice guidance which can be viewed by clicking on the links below:
Cross Border Proxy Voting: case studies from the 2002 proxy season (2002)
A report commissioned by the ICGN to examine how cross border proxy voting works in practice.
Share Lending vis-a-vis Voting - a report commissioned by the ICGN (2004)
A report on the impact of share lending on voting and other indicia of shareholder ownership and participation.
Policy Committees
The ICGN is active as an advocate for policy reform but places equal if not more emphasis upon the importance of market-led solutions. In doing so, the ICGN draws on the expertise of its members to influence policies and proposals related to corporate governance by responding to consultations or pro-actively submitting comment letters to national and international bodies.
Representations are usually made by ICGN Policy Committees which comprise ICGN members with relevant expertise and regional representation. The Committees are investor-led, reflecting the historic strength of the ICGN from the investment community.
Shareholder rights and responsibilities
Shareholders play a significant role in corporate governance by virtue of their ownership rights to influence the companies in which they invest. With these rights, come the responsibility to preserve and increase share value on behalf of their beneficiaries. To view the work programme of ICGN committees in this area click on the links below:
Corporate reporting and auditing
Meaningful corporate reporting enables shareholders to exercise their ownership rights on an informed basis. The reliability of this information is supported through high quality auditing and assurance. This system underpins the integrity of financial markets and helps companies attract investment for future growth. To view the work programme of ICGN committees in this area click on the links below:
Board and shareholder communication
Board directors are responsible for acting in the best interest of the company for the benefit of shareholders, while having regard to other stakeholders. Boards and investors thus share a mutual interest in pursuing the success of the company. To view the work programme of ICGN committees and working groups in this area click on the links below: