Question 1.Act.12: What might financial institutions wish to discuss with the d...

Some of the more important aspects that are likely to attract their attention include:

• objectives and strategies adopted
• trading performance
• internal controls
• policies regarding mergers and acquisitions
• major investments and disinvestments
• adherence to the recommendations of the UK Corporate Governance Code
• corporate social responsibility
• directors’ incentive schemes and remuneration.

This is not an exhaustive list. For shareholders, and therefore owners, of a business, anything that might have an impact on their wealth should be a matter of concern.