A governance framework built to the standard exchanges expect.
Board structure, committees and governance policies designed and implemented well ahead of a listing — because governance built at the last minute rarely survives regulatory scrutiny.
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Governance is judged on track record, not just documentation
Exchanges and institutional investors don't just check whether a governance framework exists on paper — they look for a genuine track record of it operating, board committees actually meeting, and independent directors genuinely engaged. That track record takes time to build, which is why this work needs to start well before a listing is imminent.
We help design and implement a governance framework — board composition and independence, committee structures (audit, nomination, remuneration), and the policies that sit behind them — built early enough that by the time a listing is on the table, it's an established practice, not a rushed exercise.
Regulators and merchant bankers look for demonstrated governance history, typically over multiple quarters or years. A framework stood up months before filing reads very differently from one with a genuine operating track record.
What's included
A standard governance framework engagement includes:
Board composition review
Board size, independence and skill mix assessed against listing requirements.
Committee structuring
Audit, nomination & remuneration, and other committees formed with proper charters.
Governance policies
Related party transaction, whistleblower, insider trading and other required policies drafted.
Independent director onboarding
Support identifying and onboarding qualified independent directors.
Meeting cadence & documentation
A regular board and committee meeting cadence established, with proper minuting.
Track record building
Ongoing support to build a demonstrable governance history ahead of any listing timeline.
Thinking about a listing in the next few years?
Governance track record takes time to build — the earlier you start, the stronger the record.
How we build your governance framework
1. Gap assessment
We assess your current board and governance practices against listing-stage requirements.
2. Framework design
Board composition, committees and policies are designed and formally adopted.
3. Ongoing operation
We support the framework operating in practice — meetings, minutes and policy adherence — building the track record over time.
Initial framework design and adoption typically takes 4–8 weeks; building a credible operating track record is an ongoing, multi-quarter process.
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Pricing
Pricing depends on current governance maturity and the scope of framework design required. See our pricing page for indicative ranges, or get an exact, itemised quote in one call.
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Framework and cadence that reads as genuine, not rushed.