Vietnamese public companies, especially listed ones, should have clear policies and procedures governing related party transactions (RPTs) and an effective oversight mechanism that complies with the laws and follows best international practices, a recent forum on corporate governance highlighted in Ho Chi Minh City. Titled ‘Handling Conflict of Interest and Related Party Transactions,’ the event aimed to address concerns and issues related to best practices in governing conflicts of interest and RPTs for sustainable performance and growth.

Family governance structures help family businesses prepare for succession. Effective corporate-governance practices and transparency will help them attract foreign investors.

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Myanmar organized a forum at the Yangon Stock Exchange to help listed firms raise transparency and disclosure standards in company reporting. The event – “Enhancing corporate transparency: trends and business case on transparent reporting and ongoing disclosure” – was held in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the U.K. Department for International Development.

Now more than ever the role of the board is fundamental, particularly in managing risk and strategy, including competition, efficiency, and long-term sustainability, says IFC’s Oliver Orton. IFC is building the capacity of Peruvian boards to have a better understanding of their role, and the diversity and challenge of corporate governance.

International trends and Ukrainian corporate governance practices were at the heart of the discussion of the participants at the IV International Corporate Secretaries Forum. The Forum stressed the importance of introducing the latest international corporate governance practices in Ukraine to increase the investment attractiveness of Ukrainian companies on the international market.

The article explains how development finance has been redefined since the establishment of the Sustainable Development Goals in 2015.