Corporate Governance

Aberforth's approach to corporate governance is to:

• Identify opportunity and realise it for our clients, community, shareholders and our people;
• Promote the long term profitability of Aberforth while prudently managing risk;
• Drive superior and sustainable shareholder value over the long term through the alignment of the interests of shareholders and staff; and
• Meet stakeholder expectations of sound corporate governance as part of Aberforth's broader responsibility to clients, shareholders, investors and the communities in which it operates.
  

Business conduct and ethics

Aberforth's Code of Conduct sets out the way staff are expected to do business. The Code of Conduct is also reflected in, and supported by, a broad range of Aberforth's policies and procedures.

Continuous disclosure

Aberforth believes that shareholders, regulators, ratings agencies and the investment community should be informed of all major business events and risks that influence Aberforth in a factual, timely and widely available manner. Aberforth's continuous disclosure policy is incorporated in the Continuous Disclosure and External Communications Policy.

Constitution and charters

Aberforth's Constitution sets out requirements concerning the setting of board size, meetings, election of directors and the powers and duties of directors. The Board Charter details the Board’s role and responsibilities and its relationship with Management. Aberforth's five standing Board Committees assist the Board in its oversight role. The Board Committee Charters detail the composition and responsibilities of each Committee and how they exercise their authority.