Corporate Powers Accountability, 2nd Edition

Company and securities laws in Malaysia have undergone substantial statutory changes in the last few years, especially in relation to the dimensions and legal content of accountability for corporate powers in the management of companies. Other than numerous statutory amendments and the new Listing Requirements of the KLSE, common law principles applicable to companies in several important areas have been either reviewed or restated in Malaysia and other countries. This second edition seeks to capture the changes that have taken place since 1996.

In this new edition, 12 new chapters have been added covering a range of contemporary issues on corporate governance, such as disclosure, due diligence and market conduct in the context of marketable securities. With the rapid development of these topics in the United States, important North American authorities have been cited and discussed.

The current thrust of corporate governance is to ensure transparency and market discipline. A reading of this new edition will provide valuable knowledge and analysis of the relevant principles and their practical application in the market place.