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Recommendations for Listed Companies, 2006

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Summary

The recommendations presented in this report mainly target listed companies but can also benefit non-listed companies with necessary adaptations. The improvement of corporate governance mechanisms is essential for optimizing corporate performance and protecting the interests of all participants in corporate life. The recommendations cover critical aspects of corporate governance such as the Board of Directors, General Meeting, external and internal audits, shareholders, institutional investors, and corporate conduct culture. The comply or explain principle is emphasized to allow companies to have legitimate freedom in their governance options. Legislative interventions may be necessary to implement some recommendations. Existing normative provisions are also identified alongside the text.

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Issuer

Portugal

Year

2006

Region

Europe

Issuer (type)

Securities Market Commission (Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários (CMVM)) (Financial Regulator)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary


Main industries targeted
  • Finance & Insurance
  • Public administration
  • Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  • Manufacturing
Restrictiveness

Moderate

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 5: Gender Equality

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