CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT (CONTINUED)
BOARD COMMITTEES (Continued)
Nomination Committee
The Nomination Committee of the Company has been established with written terms of reference setting out duties, responsibilities and authorities delegated to them by the Board. The Nomination Committee comprises two Executive Directors namely Dr. Lam Ko Yin, Colin (Chairman of the Nomination Committee) and Mr. Li Ning and three Independent Non- executive Directors, namely, Mr. Ho Hau Chong, Norman, Ms. Wong Yu Pok, Marina and Mr. Wu King Cheong.
The terms of reference of the Nomination Committee are
available on the websites of the Company (www.hkf.com) and the HKEX (www.hkexnews.hk) respectively.
The Nomination Committee is responsible for reviewing the structure, size, diversity and composition (including the skills, knowledge and experience) of the Board at least annually and make recommendations on any proposed changes to the Board to implement the Company's corporate strategy, with due regards to the Board Diversity Policy. It also identifies individuals suitably qualified to become Board members and select or make recommendations to the Board on the selection
of individuals nominated for directorships and to assess the independence of independent non-executive directors and make recommendations to the Board on the appointment or re-appointment of directors and succession planning for directors, in particular the chairman and the chief executive. The Nomination Committee shall consider the candidate from a wide range of backgrounds, on his/her merits and against objective criteria set out by the Board and taking into consideration of his/ her time devoted to the position.
During the year, there is no change in the composition of the Board and two nomination committee meetings were held. During the meeting, the Nomination Committee members reviewed the structure, size, diversity and composition (including the skills, knowledge, experience and length of service) of the Board, assessed the independence of Independent Non-executive Directors and reviewed the Independent
Non-executive Directors' annual confirmations on their independence; make disclosure of its review results in the
Corporate Governance Report; reviewed the time required for a Director to perform his responsibilities; made recommendations to the Board for re-election of the retiring Directors at the annual general meeting of the Company held on 23 May 2016; and
made recommendation to the Board for the term of office of all
Non-executive Directors (including Independent Non-executive Directors) of the Company for a specific term for three years until 31 December 2019 but is subject to retirement by rotation and re-election in accordance with the articles of association of the Company and the Code under the Listing Rules.
DIRECTORS' SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS
The Company has adopted the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Issuers (the "Model Code") as set out in Appendix 10 to the Listing Rules as the code for dealing in securities of the Company by the Directors. Having made specific enquiry, the Company confirmed that all Directors of the Company have complied with the required standard as set out in the Model Code throughout the year ended 31 December
2016.
The Company has also adopted the written guidelines on no less exacting terms than the Model Code for relevant employees (including employees of the Company or Directors or employees of its subsidiaries who, because of such office or employment, is likely to be in possession of unpublished inside information in relation to the Company or its securities), in respect of their dealings in the securities of the Company.
POLICY AND PROCEDURES ON DISCLOSURE OF INSIDE INFORMATION
The Board has adopted the Policy and Procedures on Disclosure of Inside Information which contains the guidelines to the directors, officers and relevant employees of the Company to ensure that the inside information of the Company is to be disseminated to public in an equal and timely manner in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations. The Policy and Procedures on Disclosure of Inside Information is available on the website of the Company (www.hkf.com).
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