World Finance Corporate Governance Awards 2017 | Finance World |

Excellent corporate governance is increasingly important, and has come to be expected by investors, stakeholders and the public alike. The World Finance Corporate Governance Awards 2017 celebrate those companies setting new standards worldwide

Though the field of corporate governance has certainly transformed in recent times, it faces even greater challenges and further changes in the coming year. Against a backdrop of sluggish growth and uncertainty, dynamics within the boardroom continue to undergo an evolution of sorts, while pressure from all stakeholders grows apace. Significantly, investors – particularly the institutional kind, such as banks, insurance companies and hedge funds – will make a greater push this year for worldwide uniform corporate governance standards, while also increasing their expectations in terms of shareholder interests.

In 2017, companies face continued political uncertainty in light of an unprecedented series of events during the previous year. Boards will therefore have to play a more active role in risk mitigation and planning as a means to reduce climbing costs and looming threats. Given this precarious landscape, it has also become increasingly important for companies to adopt a long-term strategy for value creation, which is reflected in the mounting pressure placed on boards to demonstrate such capabilities.

The World Finance Corporate Governance Awards 2017 provide insight into these shifting expectations, while also celebrating the organisations that have made their boards more diverse and dynamic by placing long-term strategies in favour of short-term, results-driven plans. In managing such feats, the recipients of this year’s Corporate Governance Awards have not only made their companies more transparent and better positioned to handle risk, they are also drivers of excellent environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies in the world of corporate governance.

World Finance Corporate Governance Awards 2017

Argentina:
• Telecom Argentina

Angola:
• Banco de Fomento Angola

Bahrain:
• Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait

Brazil:
• Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes

Canada:
• Suncor Energy

Chile:
• Endesa Chile

China:
• TCL Communications Technology

Colombia:
• Grupo Sura

Cyprus:
• Bank of Cyprus

Denmark:
• Novo Nordisk

France:
• Vinci

Germany:
• United Internet

Ghana:
• FBN Bank Ghana

India:
• Mindtree

Italy:
• Telecom Italia Group

Kenya:
• Sanlam Kenya

Kuwait:
• Gulf Insurance Group

Nigeria:
• Access Bank

Peru:
• Ferreycorp

Portugal:
• EDP Renovaveis

Saudi Arabia:
• Dar Al-Arkan Real Estate Development Company

Singapore:
• CapitaLand

South Africa:
• Vodacom Group

Spain:
• Iberdrola

Sri Lanka:
• Talawakelle Tea Estates

Switzerland:
• Roche Holding

Thailand:
• Kasikornbank

UAE:
• Dubai Parks & Resorts

UK:
• Next

US:
• Microsoft Corporation

Zambia:
• Barclays Bank Zambia