Public Companies
Traditionally your larger firm will have corporate governance addressed by an internal company secretary. In the case of Small Public Companies similar needs are required to be addressed as those of large corporates and therefore necessitates the expertise of a company secretary but on a part-time basis.
Azure Group acts in the capacity of Outsourced Company Secretary for many of our Public clients
Good corporate governance is based on the relationship between managing risk, ways to lessen risk as well as the objectives and success of your organisation. Effective corporate governance policies will ensure your business is employing the best market practices and ensure your business is adhering to the applicable laws, rules and regulations.
Corporate Governance for public companies is not disimilar to private companies, but has the added obligations of ensuring they are:
- Independent directors and an independent chairman (who are not shareholders) to ensure the board makes decisions in the best interests of the shareholders
- Compliance with ASX Listing Rule disclosure requirements
- Communication with shareholders.
