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The Executive Bylaws Module Fifteen Corporate Governance

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Summary

The purpose of the module is to enhance corporate governance practices in Kuwaiti companies and protect the rights of shareholders. The module sets out regulations related to the board of directors, shareholders, auditing, and disclosure. Some of the key provisions of the module include requirements for companies to have at least three independent directors on their board, the establishment of an audit committee and a risk management committee, and the disclosure of information related to board members and executive compensation. The module also outlines penalties for non-compliance with the regulations.

Issuer

Kuwait

Year

2015

Region

Middle East

Issuer (type)

Capital Markets Authority (Financial Regulator)

Instrument type

Bylaws

Disclosure instrument

Yes

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Text analysis

    • Moderate 0.81%
    • Very High 1.15%
    • E focus: pollution, environment
    • S focus: discrimination, value creation, compensation
    • G focus: audit, value creation, accountability
    • Education, Finance, Management, Professional services, Transportation