Presenters: Lorraine Young FCIS, Tony Hoskins, Rashree Chhatrisha
Dates: 25 Mar, 22, Sep, 09 Dec 2010
Times: 9.00 – 4.30
Location: 16 Park Crescent, Regents Park, London W1B 1AH
An intensive, one-day training course
Who is this course for?
- Company secretaries in PLCs
- Company secretarial assistants
- Advisors to PLCs
Description
This one day course provides a practical guide to the topics and issues facing the company secretarial department in a listed PLC. It explores key areas such as managing and advising the board and committees, complying with the FSA's Listing Regime and managing an AGM.
The course combines an overview of the law and regulation which underpins PLC compliance with task-based advice and guidance on not only getting the job done well, but also in line with best practice.
Programme
Role and duties of the company secretary
Statutory requirements
The real-life role
Conflicts and problem areas
Core duties
The board and committees
Role
Terms of reference
Planning
Attending the meeting and taking minutes
The Listing Rules
Continuing obligations
Sanctions
Acquisitions and disposals
Disclosure and Transparency Rules
Inside information
Announcements
Financial reporting
Share Incentives
Executive and all employee plans
ABI guidelines
Setting up and running international plans
Corporate governance
Background to and contents of the Combined Code
Plus recent developments
The year end and general meetings
Planning and practical issues
Corporate Social Responsibility
Social, environmental and ethical issues
Reporting, surveys
The Role of the Investor Relations Practitioner
Who are the IR practitioner’s audience
How and when do they communicate with them and why
Regulatory restrictions
Why is IR a crucial function for listed companies?
The IR calendar – results announcements, meetings, programmes
Questions and answers
CPD:
6 Hours
FEE: £495 plus VAT or 9 ‘Block Places’ (from
£486 plus VAT)
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Terms:
A full refund (less 20% administration charge) will be made for cancellations received in writing or by email not less than 15 days prior to the course. Cancellations after this time are charged at the full fee or Block Places treated as utilised.
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