Corporate Governance | US and UK Markets

This course gives a clear overview of corporate governance and explains how companies are managed, monitored, and held responsible in the US and UK markets. You will explore the key relationships between boards, management, shareholders, and other stakeholders, and understand how governance frameworks shape corporate behavior.

With rising financial scandals and regulatory scrutiny, strong corporate governance has become essential for maintaining transparency, protecting stakeholder interests, and ensuring long-term sustainability. This training examines foundational governance principles, major regulatory developments, and real-world corporate failures that reshaped global governance standards.

Through this tutorial, learners will gain an in-depth understanding of governance structures, the 4 Ps of corporate governance, stakeholder roles, and the Basel Committee's principles for bank governance. You will also study landmark US cases such as Enron and WorldCom and examine how the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) transformed corporate governance practices.

It offers practical insights into how good governance builds trust, minimizes risks, and supports responsible corporate citizenship.

• Basic understanding of business or management concepts

• Familiarity with corporate structures (board, shareholders, management)

• General knowledge of finance or economics is helpful

• Interest in corporate law, compliance, or business ethics

• No advanced technical background required.

• Business and management students

• Professionals working in finance, compliance, or corporate law

• Board members, company executives, and entrepreneurs

• Analysts and consultants interested in governance practices

• Anyone looking to understand how companies are managed and regulated in the US and UK markets.