Corporate Governance

Principles for communications with the Public

In communicating information to parties outside the group, the board must respect the principles of transparency, timeliness, openness, clarity and where appropriate, equal treatment.

The board must ensure that there are effective communication systems and related controls in place, covering the provision of information to stakeholders and the general public through approved channels.

The board must disclose to the public, without delay, any new facts that are appropriate for timely public information.

Where such information is financial, analytical or statistical in nature, it should be:

  • Timely;
  • Accurate;
  • Clearly communicated in relevant languages; and
  • Supported, where appropriate, by disclosure of internationally accepted accounting principles, standards or other basis of preparation.

so as to enable the users of such information, to clearly comprehend the context and presentation of the information.