The director plays a central role in companies. As a member of the board of directors, the director is responsible for the running of the company. Directors also face numerous obligations imposed on them by various legislative enactments and regulations as well as common law principles. This seminar will cover the principal duties and liabilities of a director.

All members are encouraged to attend this seminar to acquire a good understanding on this subject matter and its implications to your businesses.

Directors' Duties
Presented by Ajinderpal Singh, Rodyk & Davidson LLP

• Types of Directors
  
• The different sources of duties
  1. Fiduciary duties of directors
  2. Statutory/Regulatory duties of directors
  3. Contractual duties of directors
  
• Duty to act in the interest of the company as a whole
  
• The duty to exercise due care and diligence
  
• The fiduciary duties to avoid a conflict of interest
  
• Remedies for breach of directors' duties

Understanding and Improving Corporate Governance
Presented by Tan Peng Kwee, Advocate & Solicitor, Peng Kwee & Company

• Understanding corporate governance and the need for regulation
  
• Understanding the limits of corporate governance and the role of stakeholders
  
• What are some internal guidelines for good Corporate governance

Directors' Liabilities
Presented by Ajinderpal Singh, Rodyk & Davidson LLP

• Negligence of Directors
  
• Effect of Breach of Fiduciary duties
  
• Preventing Potential Pitfalls
  
• Coping with Corporate Governance
  
• Compliance Requirements