Corporate Governance in the Wake of the Financial Crisis:
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Corporate Governance in the Wake of the Financial Crisis: Linking Governance, Strategy and Sustainability A Conference on the Role of the Accountancy Profession Room XXVI, Palais des Nations, Geneva, 12 October, 2010 In the wake of the financial crisis, the pace of rulemaking in the area of corporate governance and disclosure has increased dramatically, largely driven by responses to the financial crisis. Now, more than ever, there is a new appreciation for the need to align governance with long term business strategy, economic stability and environmental sustainability. What role does the accounting profession play? Participants at the 12 October conference will address the critical link between corporate governance and the accountancy profession. The conference will contain a series of expert panels and interactive discussions that aim to address several questions: o What lessons has the global financial crisis revealed about corporate governance? o What lessons can be learned from recent national reforms? Has a best practice emerged for other countries to emulate? o What corporate governance reforms should be developed on a global level and why? o With whom should the accounting profession partner to achieve lasting results? Programme as of 4 October Page 1 of 3 Corporate Governance in the Wake of the Financial Crisis: Linking Governance, Strategy and Sustainability Room XXVI, Palais des Nations, Geneva, 12 October, 2010 Programme 0930-1000 Registration, welcome coffee 1000-1015 Opening remarks 1015-1100 James Zhan, Director, Investment & Enterprise Division, UNCTAD Robert Bunting, President, IFAC Keynote address 1100-1230 Professor Mervyn King, Chairman, King Committee on Corporate Governance, South Africa Session I: Linking Governance, Strategy, and Sustainability Chair: Prof. Mervyn King Perspectives on the broader implications of corporate governance in the post crisis era. The panel represents key stakeholder groups, including investors, accountants, and regulators. R. Bandyopadhyay, Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, India Jane Diplock, Chairman of the Executive Council, International Organisation of Securities Commissions Ed Nusbaum, CEO, Grant Thornton International Frederick D. Lipman, Board Member, Association of Audit Committee Members; Senior Partner, Blank Rome Law Firm 1230-1400 Lunch 1400-1530 Session II: Corporate Governance and Disclosure in the Wake of the Financial Crisis Chair: Tatiana Krylova, Head, Enterprise Development Branch, UNCTAD An overview of corporate governance reforms and ongoing challenges in the wake of the financial crisis. Panelists come from international and national organizations focused on corporate governance and accounting. Anthony Miller, Economic Affairs Officer, Accounting & Corporate Governance Section, UNCTAD Grant Kirkpatrick, Senior Economist, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Alex Berg, Head, Corporate Governance Policy Practice, World Bank Chris Hodge, Head of Corporate Governance, Financial Reporting Council (FRC), United Kingdom Natacha Dimitrijevic, Manager, Hermes Equity Ownership Services, United Kingdom Ian Ball, CEO, International Federation of Accountants Page 2 of 3 Corporate Governance in the Wake of the Financial Crisis: Linking Governance, Strategy and Sustainability Room XXVI, Palais des Nations, Geneva, 12 October, 2010 1530-1600 Coffee break 1600-1730 Session III: The Role of the Professional Accountant and Corporate Governance Chair: Göran Tidström, Deputy President, IFAC The panel will focus on the role that accountants, accountancy bodies and IFAC must take in corporate governance reform. The panel is comprised of leading figures in the accounting profession. 1730-1800 1800-1930 Philip Johnson, Deputy President, Fédération des Experts Comptables Européens (FEE) Olivia Kirtley, IFAC Board Member and Non-Executive Director US Bancorp Syed Asad Ali Shah, IFAC Board Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan Keith Luck, IFAC PAIB Committee Closing comments Robert Bunting, President, IFAC Tatiana Krylova, Head, Enterprise Development Branch, UNCTAD Reception Escargot, Third Floor, Palais des Nations Note: the conference on Corporate Governance takes place one day before the start of the 27th Session of ISAR (Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting) which runs from 13-15 October. To register for the Corporate Governance conference, please fill in the on-line registration form here. http://tiny.cc/UNCTAD_ISAR27 If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact: Anthony.Miller@unctad.org or EliKhazzam@ifac.org Page 3 of 3
