1. Introduction
Author: Admin
Professor Bob Garratt on the Difference Between Managing and Directing
Pertinent to the draft corporate governance code's reference to a division between monitoring and execution, and always insightful, is Professor Bob Garratt's work to define the role of boards, and the difference between managing and directiing.
Bob Garratt – Directing vs Managing
http://bdti.mastertree.jp/f/mn5fgtqc
English Exposure Draft of Japan’s New Corporate Governance Code Published – Public Comment Period Begins
The FSA has published an English version of the draft corporate governance code, and is asking for public comments – which may be sent to the FSA in English. The deadline for receipt of comments is January 31st, 2015.
The English translation, and instructions for making public comments, are available at:
http://www.fsa.go.jp/en/refer/councils/corporategovernance/20141226-1.html
Avon Letter: Historical Background
(From CorpGov.net ) -A major landmark in establishing a fiduciary duty for proxy voting was the Department of Labor’s (DOL) 1988
State Street Trust and Banking Co., Ltd. to Become a “Special Sponsor” of BDTI
State Street Trust and Banking Co., Ltd. (Japan)has recently become a Special Sponsor of BDTI. We are very gratefulfor their support.
Information on State Street: http://bit.ly/1zQraLQ
Aberdeen Investment Management K. K. to Become a “Special Sponsor ” of BDTI
Aberdeen Investment Management K. K. has recently become a Special Sponsor of BDTI. We are very thankful for their support.
Information on Aberdeen:http://bdti.or.jp/english/node/937
Japan’s New Corporate Governance Code – Draft Finalized!
Japan's Council of Experts Concerning the Corporate Governance Code, headed bythe Financial Services Agency (FSA) and Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) comprising a joint secretariat, has finalized its draft of Japan's first Corporate Governance Code. The draft hasput out for public comments, the deadline for which is January 2015 in the case of English-languagecomments.
Letter from ICGN to the FSA Regarding Japan’s Corporate Governance Code
The International Corporate Governance(ICGN) has sent this letter tothe FSA regarding the corporate governance code:
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Letter from the Council of Institutional Investors to the FSA Regarding the Corporate Governance Code
The Council of Institutional Investors (CII) has sent this letter to the government of Japan and the FSA regarding the corporate governance code:
