Boards, once the responsible voices of risk mitigation, are moving forward and advocating for more adoption of innovation practices to stay relevant and ahead of a very competitive landscape of disruption and uncertainty. However, the majority of organisations struggle to understand the impact that innovation can bring. 

SMEs are now playing an important role in the challenging business eco-system. This Forum will highlight the importance of Governance practices in SMEs to enabling them to be a key strategic business partner in the supply chain. Corporate Liability requirements under the MACC (Amendment) Act 2018 to climate change issues are all taking an increasing importance on Board agendas. 

Boards of directors are ultimately accountable to shareholders and as long-term stewards of businesses, directors have a fiduciary duty to be aware of the top financial risks arising from the climate emergency, which is gaining urgency. Listen to our contributors carefully explain the sea change where directors wll be held to account for managing climate risks.

Agenda

Keynote address by YBhg Tan Sri Richard Malanjum, former Chief Justice of Malaysia

Presentation by Universiti Malaysia Ecolawgy 

Followed by panel discussion: 

Introducing The Accounting & Finance Show Malaysia 2021, the online technology event of the year for accountants and finance leaders in Malaysia. 

Asia’s largest technology event for accountants and finance professionals, Accounting & Finance Show Asia 2021, returns for its 4^th edition on 21-22 September 2021 at Suntec Convention Centre, Singapore.

Organisations today face unprecedented tumult and uncertainty, accelerating challenges in risk management and threatening their business continuity and enterprise sustainability. In this time when disruption is higher than ever, organisations need to implement a customised risk management strategy that accounts for these complexities and reappraises how they address their risks to sustain their operations. 

Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance 2017

Board composition influences the ability of the board to fulfil its oversight responsibilities. An effective board should include the right group of people, with an appropriate mix of skills, knowledge, experience and independent elements that fit the company’s objectives and strategic goals.

This session is part of the PowerTalk Series, themed "Positive Agenda: Leadership in Covid-Exit". 

This session is part of the PowerTalk Series, themed "Positive Agenda: Leadership in Covid-Exit". 

Digital transformation has truly become a buzzword in recent years. But what does it really mean? And how do companies implement it?