LED1 - Listed Entity Director Essentials

 

Level

Essentials.

Course description

Listed entities are subject to a wider range of compliance requirements following the latest amendments to the Companies Act, SGX Listing Rules and Code of Corporate Governance. This first module in the Listed Entity Director Programme guides participants on the general compliance faced by companies and their boards. It sets out the personal obligations of directors and provides clarity on how compliance and governance requirements apply to the individual director and the board collectively.

Course objectives

  1. Highlight the legal and regulatory duties and responsibilities of directors in Singapore listed entities.
  2. Explain the continuing obligations applicable to listed companies in Singapore, from the perspective of the board and individual director.
  3. Discuss compliance and governance requirements of the Code of Corporate Governance, including establishing board committees.

Course outline

  1. Legislation.
  2. SGX Listing Rules.
  3. Corporate governance.
  4. Code of Corporate Governance.
  5. Board structure.
  6. Board agenda.
  7. Board duties.
  8. Director duties and liabilities.

 

Target audience

Aspiring, new and current directors, and senior management of listed companies.

Course duration

Full day (or 2 half days online).

Format

Presentation with case studies, followed by panel discussion and Q&A.

Course Fee

In-person
SID members: $850.20 (incl. 9% GST)
Non-members: $1177.20 (incl. 9% GST)

Online
SID members: $763.00 (incl. 9% GST)
Non-members: $1090.00 (incl. 9% GST)

CPD hours

8 hours.