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Corporate Governance

ASC Group provides Corporate Governance consulting services in the UAE, supporting organizations in designing, implementing, and strengthening effective governance frameworks aligned with UAE regulatory requirements and international best practices.

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We work with listed companies, regulated entities, family businesses, and growing SMEs to enhance board effectiveness, accountability, transparency, and long-term value creation.

Our governance advisory services are aligned with:

UAE Commercial Companies Law

SCA Corporate Governance Code

DIFC & ADGM governance regulations

OECD and international governance best practices

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Why Corporate Governance Matters

Strong corporate governance is no longer optional. Regulators, shareholders, lenders, and stakeholders increasingly expect organizations to demonstrate:

Effective board oversight

Effective board oversight

Clear accountability and decision-making structures

Clear accountability and decision-making structures

Ethical conduct and transparency

Ethical conduct and transparency

Risk-aligned governance frameworks

Risk-aligned governance frameworks

Weak governance exposes organizations toregulatory penalties, reputational risk, operational inefficiencies, and shareholder disputes.

ASC Group helps organizations move beyond compliance toward practical, value-driven governance.

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Our Corporate Governance Services

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Governance Framework Design & Regulatory Alignment

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We design and implement customized governance frameworks aligned with UAE laws and sector-specific regulations.

  • Corporate Governance Framework development
  • Alignment with SCA, DFSA, ADGM, and other regulatory codes
  • Governance gap assessments and maturity diagnostics
  • Delegation of Authority (DOA) frameworks
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Board & Committee Structuring

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We help organizations establish effective boards and committees with clear roles and accountability.

  • Board structure and composition review
  • Board and committee charters
  • Audit, Risk, Nomination & Remuneration committee design
  • Role clarity between board, management, and shareholders
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Governance Policies & Ethical Frameworks

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ASC Group develops governance policies that promote ethical behavior and operational transparency.

  • Code of Conduct & Ethics
  • Conflict of Interest policy
  • Whistleblowing framework
  • Related-party transaction policy
  • Corporate disclosure & transparency policies
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Governance Health Checks & Diagnostics

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We assess the effectiveness of existing governance structures and identify gaps

  • Board effectiveness assessments
  • Governance risk assessments
  • Compliance reviews against UAE governance codes
  • Governance scorecards and improvement roadmaps
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Board Effectiveness & Director Support

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We support boards in improving performance and decision-making effectiveness.

  • Board performance evaluations
  • Director induction and governance training
  • Governance workshops for senior management
  • Ongoing board advisory support
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Ongoing Governance Monitoring & Reporting

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Governance is not a one-time exercise. We help organizations maintain and monitor governance effectiveness

  • Governance KPIs and reporting dashboards
  • Periodic governance reviews
  • Regulatory readiness support
  • Continuous improvement advisory
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Why Choose ASC Group for Corporate Governance?

Dedicated corporate governance advisory capability

Practical, implementation-focused approach

Strong understanding of UAE regulatory environment

Experience across multiple industries and organizational structures

Integrated approach linking governance, risk, compliance, and strategy

ASC Group combines technical governance expertise with real-world business insight, ensuring governance frameworks are both compliant and operationally effective.

Our Governance Approach

Understand your business, ownership, and regulatory environment

Assess current governance maturity and risks

Design tailored governance frameworks and policies

Support implementation and board adoption

Monitor, review, and continuously improve

Strengthen Your Governance Framework

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Frequently Asked Questions

Corporate governance requirements vary depending on the entity type and jurisdiction, including SCA, DIFC, ADGM, and sector-specific regulators.

Yes. Strong governance helps family businesses and SMEs manage growth, succession, risk, and investor expectations.

Yes. We provide board effectiveness assessments, director training, and ongoing advisory support.

Corporate governance regulations in the UAE depend on the entity type and jurisdiction. These include SCA regulations for listed companies, DIFC and ADGM governance frameworks, and sector-specific requirements issued by financial and regulatory authorities.

Yes. Corporate governance is mandatory for listed companies and regulated entities in the UAE. For private companies, SMEs, and family businesses, governance is strongly encouraged and often expected by regulators, banks, investors, and strategic partners.

Corporate governance improves transparency, accountability, and decision-making. It helps UAE companies comply with regulations, manage risks, attract investors, secure financing, and achieve long-term sustainable growth.

Yes. Corporate governance helps SMEs and family businesses manage growth, succession planning, risk exposure, and decision-making while improving credibility with banks, investors, and external stakeholders.

Key components include board structure and effectiveness, defined roles and responsibilities, risk management and internal controls, ethical conduct, regulatory compliance, and performance oversight mechanisms.

A corporate governance assessment should ideally be conducted annually or when significant changes occur, such as ownership restructuring, board changes, regulatory updates, mergers, or rapid business expansion.

Yes. Weak corporate governance can negatively impact regulatory approvals, bank financing, investor confidence, and strategic partnerships, while increasing compliance, reputational, and operational risks.

The Board of Directors provides strategic direction, oversees management performance, ensures regulatory compliance, monitors risks, and protects the interests of shareholders and stakeholders.

Corporate governance establishes accountability, oversight, and escalation mechanisms that ensure risks are identified, assessed, monitored, and managed effectively at both management and board levels.

Yes. Early adoption of corporate governance helps startups scale responsibly, improve investor readiness, manage risks, and prevent control failures as operations expand.

Corporate governance focuses on oversight, accountability, and strategic direction, while management is responsible for day-to-day operations and execution of business activities.

Yes. Corporate governance provides structured decision-making, clear ownership roles, and conflict resolution mechanisms, enabling smooth leadership transition and long-term business continuity.

Yes. ASC Group designs customized corporate governance frameworks aligned with UAE regulations, industry-specific risks, organizational size, ownership structure, and governance maturity.

A corporate governance assessment typically takes 2 to 6 weeks, depending on organizational size, complexity, regulatory scope, and stakeholder involvement.

Deliverables usually include a governance maturity assessment, regulatory gap analysis, prioritized recommendations, and a practical implementation roadmap.

Yes. ASC Group provides board effectiveness evaluations, director training programs, governance advisory, and ongoing support to enhance board performance and compliance.

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