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IICM CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CONFERENCE 2026
CPE Eligible 10 Points
HRDC Claimable TBC
Overview

The Governance Mandate: Rebuilding Market Trust in an Era of Uncertainty

The Institutional Investors Council of Malaysia (IICM Berhad) is pleased to host the Corporate Governance Conference on 2 July 2026 (Thursday). In a time marked by global volatility, regulatory flux, and evolving investor expectations, corporate governance must rise as the cornerstone of market resilience and public confidence. The Institutional Investors Council Malaysia (IICM Berhad) is proud to present the 2026 edition of its flagship Corporate Governance Conference, themed "The Governance Mandate: Rebuilding Market Trust in an Era of Uncertainty". This conference brings together institutional investors, company directors, market regulators, policymakers, and governance advocates to critically examine the role of stewardship and corporate governance in safeguarding the integrity and appeal of Malaysia's capital markets.   Fee
Type

Fee

IICM Member

RM 1,100

Non-member
  1. Individual
  2. Group 1 (Group of 3 - 4 participants)
  3. Group 2 (Group of 5 and above participants)
 
  1. RM 1,500
  2. RM 1,300
  3. RM 1,100
Upon completion of the Conference, participants will be able to:
  1. Assess the evolving governance landscape in the context of rising uncertainty and market pressure;
  2. Explore institutional investors' role in rebuilding trust through stewardship and active ownership;
  3. Examine boardroom effectiveness in navigating systemic risks and driving market confidence; and
  4. Discuss strategies to align governance with credible ESG performance, investment returns, and reputational resilience.
Upon completion of the Conference, participants will be able to:
  1. Assess the evolving governance landscape in the context of rising uncertainty and market pressure;
  2. Explore institutional investors' role in rebuilding trust through stewardship and active ownership;
  3. Examine boardroom effectiveness in navigating systemic risks and driving market confidence; and
  4. Discuss strategies to align governance with credible ESG performance, investment returns, and reputational resilience.

METHODOLOGY


The conference will be conducted in person, featuring interactive presentations, talks, conversations and panel discussions.

Entry Requirement


  • None

DURATION MODULES


1 day

TARGET AUDIENCE


The expected audience of up to 400 pax for the conference includes:
  • IIC members, including major asset owners such as the Employees Provident Fund, Kumpulan Wang Persaraan, Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Permodalan Nasional Berhad, Lembaga Tabung Haji, Principal, Aberdeen, etc;
  • Government policy makers;
  • Senior Corporate Directors and C-Suite Executives;
  • Asset Managers and Foreign Investors
  • Academia, NGOs, and Governance Advocates
The IICM CG Conference is a unique opportunity for institutional investors, company directors, government policymakers, and other stakeholders to gain insights into the future of sustainable investing and to network with like-minded investors, policymakers, and leading experts and practitioners in the field.

Completion Requirement


None
IICM CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CONFERENCE 2026
 
IICM CGC 2026 PROPOSED PROGRAMME
08:00 AM REGISTRATION
09:00 AM WELCOME ADDRESS
IICM Berhad Chairman
09:15 AM OPENING ADDRESS
Dato’ Mohammad Faiz Azmi, Securities Commission Chairman
09:30 AM KEYNOTE ADDRESS
YB Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, Finance Minister II (CONFIRMED)
10:00 AM MORNING COFFEE-BREAK
10:15 AM SESSION 1: BOOSTING CONFIDENCE
Is an evolution needed in the way corporations are governed in order to regain investor confidence?
Key Questions:
  • Where have been the areas that have eroded investor confidence in the past? Is it the lack of conviction in governance practices, or traction in sustainability-related ones?
  • What can companies do to strengthen trust and confidence? What has been missing?
  • How can the board translate governance into growth strategies to deliver long-term value? Can policymakers regulate this?
Moderator: En. Mohd Najman Md Isa, Chief Executive Officer, RHB Islamic International Asset Management Bhd (CONFIRMED)
Proposed Panelists:
  • Tan Sri Abdul Farid Alias, Chairman, Bursa Malaysia
  • Datuk Hisham Hamdan, Chief Investment Officer, Khazanah Nasional Berhad
  • Puan Munirah Khairuddin, Chief Executive Officer & Global Shariah & Managing Director, Strategic Distribution & Institutional Client Relations (Southeast Asia & Global Shariah), Principal Asset Management Berhad (CONFIRMED)