About the programme
The Listed Entity Director (LED) Programme supported by the Singapore Exchange is a pre-requisite course for first-time appointees to the boards of listed companies. It aims to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge required to execute their roles as directors effectively. The programme covers a range of regulatory, compliance and corporate governance matters specific to listed companies in Singapore.
This Mandarin version of the core LED modules (LEDM) is designed for senior management and board directors who are fluent in Mandarin. The programme comprises five core LEDM modules which must be taken in its entirety. Participants cannot register for individual modules. Please note that the CPD hours and the certification of completion will be granted only upon successful completion of all the modules.
Course objectives
- Provide an overview of the regulatory environment for listed companies in Singapore, with a focus on the Companies Act, SGX Listing Manual and Code of Corporate Governance.
- Discuss the roles and responsibilities of a listed entity director in the current regulatory environment.
- Describe the roles and functions of the board and main board committees.
- Examine relevant case studies related to the different functional roles of the board, covering both conformance and performance.
Course outline
- Legislation, SGX Listing Rules and Code of Corporate Governance
- Directors’ duties and responsibilities
- Board structure, agenda and duties
- Board dynamics
- Board performance
- Stakeholder engagement
- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) essentials
- Case studies
Who should join
Aspiring, new and current directors, and senior management of listed companies (who are fluent in Mandarin).
Format
The programme will be delivered as a live webinar. It will include presentations with case studies, followed by panel discussions and Q&A.
A notification email with the webinar link will be sent to registered participants two days before the first LEDM session. Participants are advised to log in 10 minutes before the start of each session.
CPD hours
24 hours.