Fundamentals of International Corporate Governance

In this one-day seminar, the focus will be on factors that shape international corporate governance; key characteristics of American Governance Model and those in use across European Union (EU); functioning and leadership of governing bodies; independence, accountability transparency and disclosure and executive compensation. We will also cover the corporate structures of Asia, Japan and Emerging Markets.

16-Aug-2012 -- 17-Aug-2012New YorkUSD$2475
NY Institute of Finance - Midtown9:00am - 4:30pm Instructional Method:
Group-Live
Instructor(s): [ William Jannace; ] Thu Fri Level: Basic

CPE CREDITS
7.0
Corporate directors and officers, executives, managers, portfolio managers
No advance preparation required.
Students will be able to:
  • Understanding of the U.S./Anglo Saxon System
  • An understanding of the Universal Banking System
  • Knowledge regarding Asian models
  • Practical knowledge OECD principles
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U.S./Anglo Saxon System
  • U.S.
  • U.K.
  • - Cadbury report
  • Equity culture

Universal Banking System

  • Supervisory boards
  • Management boards
  • Separation of CEO/Chairman
  • Bank financing
  • - Conflicts of interest
  • Shareholder/stakeholder
  • Going private/minority shareholder rights

Asian Model

  • Family dominated corporations
  • Keiretsu
  • Chaebol

Various other jurisdictions

  • South America
  • Middle East

OECD Principles

Clients who register for this course will receive a complimentary 4-month subscription to FT.com. The Financial Times is the world's most respected financial newspaper, providing a broad assessment on finance, business and the industrial sector. The move to the electronic version follows an ongoing review of our environmental responsibilities as a global business and as part of the Pearson group. FT.com also has features that are not available in hard copy, such as: Special Reports, Alphaville, editor blogs, education sections and much more! Subscriptions will start within 6-8 weeks of the start of class and are limited to one subscription per client. (Please note: as of May 1, 2011, the electronic subscription replaces the hard-copy 3-month Financial Times subscription.)

Lunch is included for all students taking day classes.