Guidelines for Directors

Jan 1, 2009 | Book

Guidelines for Directors (4th edition) is a desk-top and easy-to-carry reference book for both practicing directors and newly appointed directors.  The 4th edition includes the latest legal and regulatory updates, particularly the Companies Ordinance (Cap 622) effective commencing 3 March 2014.  Issues addressed in the Guidelines include:-

  • The board, the company, general meeting and management; the functions of directors and how the board operates.
  • Directors’ legal status, powers, and duties; conflicts and declaration of interest; disclosure, reporting, and accounting, etc; how to perform duties.
  • The directors as an individual: eligibility; appointment, removal, disqualification; remuneration, and compensation.

In view of the foreseeable trend in the development of a higher-level corporate governance, HKIoD is pleased to offer
a FREE e-version of the Guidelines. Please click the links below to download.
Copyright © The Hong Kong Institute of Directors Limited 2014

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise), for any commercial purpose without the prior permission in writing from the publisher of this book. These Guidelines are available for personal use in printed books and from the website. Quotation of short passages of the Guidelines for the purposes of review and education is allowed provided that it is made with explicit reference to the source and publisher.

Disclaimer
The Guidelines contain general information only and are based on experiences and research of The Hong Kong Institute of Directors. The Institute is not, by means of the Guidelines, rendering business, financial, investment, or other professional advice or services, nor should the Guidelines be used as a sole basis for any decision or action that may affect your business. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your business, you should consult a qualified professional adviser. The Hong Kong Institute of Directors shall not be responsible for any loss sustained by any person who relies on this publication.

FOREWORD AND PREFACE

PART I – THE COMPANY AND ITS BOARD

PART II – DIRECTORS’ LEGAL STATUS, POWERS AND DUTIES

PART III – THE DIRECTORS AS AN INDIVIDUAL

APPENDIX- “THE NEW COMPANIES ORDINANCE (CAP 622): MAJOR INITIATIVES” BY THE COMPANIES REGISTRY

Hard Copy Version
Hardcopies are available for purchase at The Hong Kong Institute of Directors or by using an Order Form.

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