IIC – SIDC Governance Convention 2019

• What does it take to build and uphold a sound global market reputation?
• Commonality of what investors and the public want
• Prerequisites for governance and accountability principles to work successfully 
• Rising beyond principles and policies- Have we done enough?
• What the action plans moving forward?

Moderator:  Mr Premesh Chandran, CEO & Co-Founder, Malaysiakini

Panelists:

• Datuk A. Kadir Jasin, Special Advisor Media and Communication to the Prime Minister, Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)
• Mr Jamie Allen, Secretary General, Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA)
• Dato’ Rauf Rashid, Malaysia Managing Partner, Ernst & Young (EY) and EY Asean Assurance Managing Partner

• Global trends in CG, and what can we expect next?
• Board expectations – What CEOs cannot compromise
• Prioritising long-term goals over short-term performance gains – Pros and cons  
• Should CG be questioned only when business performance weakens?
• Governance, risk and compliance – Holistic approach challenges

Moderator:  Dato’ Dr Suzana Idayu Wati bt Osman, CIO, Social Security Organisation (SOCSO)

Panelists:

• Dato’ Mohamad Nasir Ab. Latif, Deputy CEO (Investment), Employees Provident Fund (EPF)
• Datuk Ruben Emir Gnanalingam Abdullah, Group Managing Director, Westports Holdings Berhad
• Ms Foo Lee Mei, Chief Regulatory Officer, Securities Commission Malaysia (SC)
• Associate Professor Mak Yuen Teen, NUS Business School, National University of Singapore

• Types, nature, purpose and benefits of stewardship codes
• How are the codes used? Best known practices
• Challenges of enforcing stewardship codes
• Challenges of monitoring alignment to the code
• Measuring effectiveness of codes

Speaker: Mr Jamie Allen, Secretary General, Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA) (20 mins)

Moderator:  Dato’ Yusli Mohamed Yusoff, President, Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance (MICG)

Panelists:

• En Jalil Rasheed, President & Group Chief Executive, Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB)
• Mr Jamie Allen, Secretary General, Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA)
• En Nik Mohamed Sharifidin Nik Mohamed Din, Director of Strategic Management, Khazanah Nasional Berhad

• Rising trend of sustainable, responsible impact investing (SRI)
• ESG funds vs conventional fund performances
• Institutional investors role in climate change and green technologies
• Value proposition of Shariah compliant businesses

Speaker: Mr Blake Goud, CEO, Responsible Finance & Investment (RFI) Foundation
(20 mins)

Moderator:  Mr Benjamin McCarron, Special Consultant (ACGA) / Managing Director, Asia Research & Engagement Pte. Ltd. (ARE)

Panelists:

• Mr Blake Goud, CEO, Responsible Finance & Investment (RFI) Foundation
• Pn Tursina Yaacob, Head of Research Department, Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP)
• Mr David A. Smith, Head of ESG (Asia), Aberdeen Standard Investments

• What role do institutional investors play?
• Why are institutional investors important?
• Effectiveness of institutional investors in shaping green economy
• Can institutional investors be a rock of stability in turbulent times?

Speaker: Dr Keith Lee, Senior Manager, Asia Sustainable Finance, WWF
(20 mins)

Moderator:  Pn Suhana Dewi Selamat, Chief Risk Officer, Khazanah Nasional Berhad

Panelists:

• Dr Keith Lee, Senior Manager, Asia Sustainable Finance, WWF
• Ms Elaine Chan, Director, Group Sustainability, CIMB
• Pn Zalina Shamsudin, Head of Strategy and Business Development, Capital Markets Malaysia, Securities Commission Malaysia

• Rise of shareholder activism globally
• Shareholders acting in concert – Implication to Boards
• Shareholder voting guidelines – Have we got this right?
• Proxy advisors and proxy voting – Its influence and impact on CG
• Retail vs institutional investor activism – Could there be a balance?

Moderator:  Pn Lya Rahman, Adviser/Council Member, Institutional Investors Council Malaysia (IIC)
Panelists:

• Mr Devanesan Evanson, CEO, Minority Shareholders Watch Group (MSWG)
• Pn Nik Amlizan Mohamed, Chief Executive, Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera
• Associate Professor Mak Yuen Teen, NUS Business School, National University of Singapore
• Ms Hetal Dalal, Chief Operating Officer, Institutional Investor Advisory Services India Limited (IIAS)

• Are independent directors really independent or are they subservient independent directors?
• Independent directors’ role in managing stakeholder expectations

Moderator:  En Salleh Hassan, Director, Corporate Services, SIDC

Panelists:

• Dato’ Dr Nik Ramlah Mahmood, Board Member, SIDC
• Datuk Noripah Kamso,  Independent Director, Top Glove Corporation Berhad
• Mr John Lim, Chairman, Boustead Projects Ltd and Past Chairman, Singapore Institute of Directors

• Ms Yew Yee Tee, Chief Regulatory Officer, Bursa Malaysia
• Ms Pauline Ho, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) PLT
• Dr Simon Lord, Chief Sustainability Officer, Sime Darby Plantation Berhad

• Growth of crypto sector – Institutional participation in digital assets and fintech 
• Investing in fast growing small new businesses with enormous scalability potential
• The clear and present danger to traditional businesses and jobs
• What’s up next in the digital-tech revolution?

Moderator:  Pn Roslina Abdul Rahman, Group CEO, Valuecap Sdn Bhd
Panelists:

• En Al-Ishsal Ishak, Chairman, MCMC
• Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift, Chief Executive Officer, Bursa Malaysia Berhad
• Datuk Dr Hamzah Kassim, Co-Founder, The IA Group Sdn Bhd

• The realities of installing anti-corruption practices and building a culture of integrity 
• Will more rules, stricter compliance and tougher enforcement work for us?
• Corruption, bribery, breach and personal liabilities of directors  
• When self-discipline fails – What will be the impact?

Moderator:  Dr Mohd Nizam Mohd Ali, Senior Director, The Centre for Knowledge, Institute  Integrity Malaysia

Panelists:

• Tan Sri Abu Kassim Mohamed, Ketua Pengarah, Pusat Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah Nasional (GIACC)
• En Nik Mohd Hasyudeen Yusoff, Group Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Lembaga Tabung Haji