SGX and SID launch corporate governance educational programme

SGX keen to offer Listed Company Director Programme and Growing Enterprise Management Programme in China.

Singapore Exchange (SGX) together with Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) have launched a new series of programmes to further enhance corporate governance. The programmes include a Listed Company Director Programme (LCD) and a Growing Enterprise Management Programme (GEM).

The Listed Company Director (LCD) Programme focuses on comprehensive training of company directors, on corporate governance. The Growing Enterprise Management (GEM) Programme focuses on effective governance processes and accountability of growing enterprises.

On completion of the LCD or the GEM programme a certificate will be awarded by SID.

Discussions are also underway to launch both LCD and GEM in China.

SID Chairman John Lim said, "The new Programmes demonstrate the Institute’s commitment to actively promote the professional development of directors and corporate leaders and encourage the highest standards of corporate governance and ethical conduct."