The European Association of Securities Dealers (EASD) has issued pan-European corporate governance recommendations.

The European Association of Securities Dealers (EASD) has issued pan-European corporate governance recommendations, founded on a comparative study of best practice. It identifies core principles which address six main issues:

  • protection of rights and the fair treatment of shareholders
  • designation and working of responsible and accountable boards
  • duties and rights of management
  • provision of adequate and verified information
  • appropriate handling of conflicts of interest
  • existence of a proper market for corporate control.

    Full text of the guidelines is available at www.easd.com

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