Corporate governance plays a crucial role in boosting investment climate and offers several benefits to companies and their shareholders. Corporate governance improves the efficiency of financial markets through a raft of its instruments, namely: · Application of international accounting and auditing standards. · Formation of independent and effective audit committees. · Conducting regular internal and external audits. · Implementing principles of transparency and full disclosure of financial information. · Adopting Effective risk management practices. · Establishing sound governance framework for the Board of Directors. The full implementation of governance instruments helps in: · Increasing disclosure and transparency. · Provision of valuable financial information to various market stakeholders. · Reflecting stakeholder confidence. · Enhancing efficiency of the securities market. Ø Benefits of Corporate Governance:
· Improve efficiency of corporate management. · Boost investor confidence. · Reduce capital cost. · Increase market value of companies. · Enhance governance of the capital market. Corporate governance is a shared responsibility among all company stakeholders, including the board of directors, executive management, shareholders, investors, creditors, employees, and the community. By implementing corporate governance principles, companies can create a more attractive investment environment and achieve long-term benefits for all stakeholders. |