Nomura : signs Malaysian Code for Institutional Investors(PDF 78KB)

News Release

Kuala Lumpur, May 22, 2017-Nomura Asset Management Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (NAMM) and Nomura Islamic Asset Management Sdn. Bhd. (NIAM) have become signatories to the Malaysian Code for Institutional Investors with effect from April 25, 2017.

The Malaysian Code for Institutional Investors (Code), jointly launched by the Securities Commission Malaysia and the Minority Shareholder Watchdog Group, is a voluntary code which sets out broad principles as well as guidance for institutional investors to exercise effective stewardship over investee companies. Effective stewardship ensures delivery of sustainable long-term value to beneficiaries or clients.

The six broad principles stipulated in the Code are policy disclosures on stewardship responsibilities, monitoring of investee companies, carrying out engagement with investee companies, adopting and publishing a robust policy on management of conflicts of interest, incorporating corporate governance and sustainability considerations into the investment decision-making process, and publishing a voting policy.

"Nomura Asset Management has been a signatory to the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Investment since March 2011. Adhering to the local code in Malaysia reinforces our commitment as responsible investors, maximizing client interests and promoting good corporate governance among investee companies," said Ms. Nor Rejina Abdul Rahim, Managing Director and Country Head, NAMM.

As signatories to the Code, and by adopting the six principles of the Code, NAMM and NIAM aim to strengthen and continuously improve their policies and practices on stewardship with a view to maximizing client interests and enhancing the value of investee companies.

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Nomura

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