Executive Summary
HC-A.1.1
This Module presents requirements that have to be met by
investment firm licensees with respect to:(a) Corporate governance principles issued by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce as The Corporate Governance Code; and(b) Related high-level controls and policies.January 2011HC-A.1.2
The Principles referred to in this Module are in line with the Principles relating to the Corporate Governance Code issued by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.
January 2011HC-A.1.3
The purpose of the Module is to establish best practice corporate principles in Bahrain, and to provide protection for investors and other company stakeholders through compliance with those principles.
January 2011HC-A.1.4
Whilst the Module follows best practice, it is nevertheless considered as the minimum standard to be applied. This Module also includes additional rules and guidance issued by the Central Bank of Bahrain ('the CBB') prior to the publication of the Code and previously contained in Module HC.
January 2011