Risk, Compliance and AMLCompany Secretarial Practice and Governance
Company secretaries sit at the intersection of legal compliance, board administration and governance advice, yet many enter the role without formal preparation for its statutory demands. This intensive programme walks through the full secretarial calendar, from statutory filings and share registers to minute taking that will withstand regulatory scrutiny. Delegates leave with templates and checklists they can apply immediately in their own registries and boardrooms.
Course objectives
- Interpret the statutory duties of a company secretary under local company legislation
- Maintain statutory registers, share records and filings to regulatory deadlines
- Draft board agendas, resolutions and minutes that hold up to audit and legal review
- Advise directors on governance obligations without overstepping the secretary's advisory role
- Manage annual general meetings and shareholder communication processes
Who should attend
- Company secretaries and assistant company secretaries
- Legal and compliance officers supporting boards
- Governance and corporate affairs administrators
- Registrars and corporate services professionals
- Newly appointed directors who work closely with the secretariat
Course outline
- 01The statutory role and duties of the company secretary
- 02Maintaining statutory registers and managing share administration
- 03Meeting management: notices, agendas, quorum and voting
- 04Minute taking and resolution drafting for legal defensibility
- 05Annual general meetings and shareholder relations
- 06Regulatory filings, deadlines and penalties for non compliance
Scheduled sessions
| Dates | Venue | Format | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 to 30 September 2026 | Gaborone, Botswana | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 12 to 14 November 2026 | Dubai, UAE | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 11 to 13 July 2027 | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |