Swiss Code of Best Practice for Corporate Governance
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The Swiss Code of Best Practice for Corporate Governance is a set of voluntary guidelines issued by economiesuisse that defines standards for responsible management, board structure, shareholder rights, and transparency in Swiss listed companies.
All labels observed (1)
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| Swiss Code of Best Practice for Corporate Governance canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Swiss Code of Best Practice for Corporate Governance Context triple: [SIX:NESN, hasCorporateGovernanceCode, Swiss Code of Best Practice for Corporate Governance]
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A.
OECD Principles of Corporate Governance
The OECD Principles of Corporate Governance are an internationally recognized framework that sets out best-practice standards for how companies should be directed and controlled to promote transparency, accountability, and long-term value creation.
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OECD Corporate Governance Factbook
The OECD Corporate Governance Factbook is a reference publication that provides comparative data and analysis on corporate governance frameworks and practices across OECD and partner countries.
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C.
Principles of Corporate Governance
Principles of Corporate Governance is a leading American Law Institute publication that articulates modern standards and best practices for the governance of corporations and the responsibilities of their directors and officers.
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D.
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises are a set of government-backed recommendations providing voluntary principles and standards for responsible business conduct by multinational companies in areas such as human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
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E.
Corporate Governance Research Initiative
Corporate Governance Research Initiative is a Stanford Graduate School of Business research center focused on studying and improving corporate governance practices and policies.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Swiss Code of Best Practice for Corporate Governance Target entity description: The Swiss Code of Best Practice for Corporate Governance is a set of voluntary guidelines issued by economiesuisse that defines standards for responsible management, board structure, shareholder rights, and transparency in Swiss listed companies.
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A.
OECD Principles of Corporate Governance
The OECD Principles of Corporate Governance are an internationally recognized framework that sets out best-practice standards for how companies should be directed and controlled to promote transparency, accountability, and long-term value creation.
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B.
OECD Corporate Governance Factbook
The OECD Corporate Governance Factbook is a reference publication that provides comparative data and analysis on corporate governance frameworks and practices across OECD and partner countries.
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C.
Principles of Corporate Governance
Principles of Corporate Governance is a leading American Law Institute publication that articulates modern standards and best practices for the governance of corporations and the responsibilities of their directors and officers.
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D.
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises are a set of government-backed recommendations providing voluntary principles and standards for responsible business conduct by multinational companies in areas such as human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
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E.
Corporate Governance Research Initiative
Corporate Governance Research Initiative is a Stanford Graduate School of Business research center focused on studying and improving corporate governance practices and policies.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
corporate governance code
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self-regulatory code ⓘ |
| aim |
improve transparency in corporate governance
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promote responsible corporate management ⓘ provide guidance for listed companies ⓘ strengthen shareholder confidence ⓘ |
| appliesPrinciple | comply or explain ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
Swiss public companies
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Swiss stock-exchange listed companies ⓘ |
| country | Switzerland ⓘ |
| encourages |
long-term sustainable value creation
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transparent communication with shareholders ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
board committees and their tasks
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composition of the board of directors ⓘ disclosure of corporate governance information ⓘ information and reporting to the board ⓘ remuneration principles ⓘ shareholder meeting and voting rights ⓘ |
| geographicScope | Switzerland ⓘ |
| issuer | economiesuisse ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | Swiss listed companies ⓘ |
| language |
English
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French ⓘ German ⓘ Italian ⓘ |
| legalForce | non-binding ⓘ |
| principle |
appropriate board committees
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clear allocation of responsibilities between board and management ⓘ effective internal control and risk management ⓘ independence of board members ⓘ protection of minority shareholders ⓘ separation of board supervision and executive management ⓘ transparent disclosure of corporate governance structures ⓘ |
| regulatoryStatus | voluntary guidelines ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
SIX Swiss Exchange corporate governance directive
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Swiss corporate law ⓘ
linked to:
Swiss Code of Obligations
Swiss stock exchange regulations ⓘ |
| sector | private sector companies ⓘ |
| subjectArea |
board of directors
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corporate governance ⓘ management responsibility ⓘ shareholder rights ⓘ transparency ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
boards of directors of Swiss listed companies
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executive management of Swiss listed companies ⓘ investors ⓘ shareholders ⓘ |
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Subject: Swiss Code of Best Practice for Corporate Governance Description of subject: The Swiss Code of Best Practice for Corporate Governance is a set of voluntary guidelines issued by economiesuisse that defines standards for responsible management, board structure, shareholder rights, and transparency in Swiss listed companies.
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