With a clear strategy and vision, our leaders are taking our business further than ever before.
The role of our shareholders
We take our accountability to our shareholders seriously, recognising that they give us our direction. Shareholders agree on our Articles of Association, approve transactions mandated through the Listing Rules, consider the appointment and re-appointment of auditors and directors, approve the final dividend and provide for our directors to delegate any of their powers or discretions.
The role of our Board
The Board provides leadership of the company, by setting the strategic direction of the Group and overseeing management’s execution of the strategy. It provides robust challenge, within a framework of prudent and effective risk management and internal controls. The Board is provided with timely and comprehensive information to enable it to discharge its responsibilities, to encourage strategic debate and to facilitate robust, informed and timely decision-making.
The role of our executives
Below Board level, we have a number of executive management committees. Primarily, the Group Executive Committee supports our Chief Executive Officer. This is our most senior executive management committee, comprising the following positions:
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This committee guides and directs the Board’s strategies, ensuring our people and their operations stay their course and fulfil our purpose – which is to create opportunities for those who are restless in their pursuit of financial freedom. The committee also gives advice and support to our executive managers in the day-to-day operation of the Group.
Our Board committees
Our Board delegates certain governance responsibilities to our various Board committees:
- Audit Committee
- Nomination Committee
- Remuneration Committee
- Board Risk Committee
- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Committee
These Board committees comprise independent Non-Executive Directors and, in some cases, the Chairman, and help the Board to carry out its responsibilities. They also make sure there’s always independent oversight of our internal control and risk management, so that we continue to set the example for transparent and ethical financial services.