Corporate Governance

Committee Charters and Governance Practices

The business and affairs of Aberdeen Capital Investment (ACI) are conducted by its management and employees under the direction of the Board of Directors of Aberdeen Capital Investment (ACI). In fulfilling its duties, the Board and its committees oversee the corporate governance of Aberdeen Capital Investment (ACI), oversee and advise management in developing financial and business goals, oversee public disclosures and the processes behind them, and evaluate management's performance in pursuing and achieving those goals.

Codes of Conduct

The reputation and integrity of Aberdeen Capital Investment (ACI) and our subsidiaries are valuable assets that are vital to Aberdeen Capital Investment (ACI)'s success and its relationships with investors and other stakeholders. Each employee of the company, including each of the Company’s directors and officers, is responsible for conducting the Company’s business in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to the highest standards of integrity. To that end, the Board has adopted various codes of conduct.

Aberdeen Capital Investment (ACI) also seeks to create an open and transparent atmosphere in which employees and other stakeholders of Aberdeen Capital Investment (ACI) may report conduct that violates our Code of Conduct, as well as voice concerns regarding accounting and auditing matters without fear of retaliation. The procedure for reporting violations is contained in our Complaint Procedures and Non-Retaliation Policy.

The focus of Aberdeen Capital Investment (ACI) on achieving sustained success and consistency in the Group’s business rests largely on the principle of retaining shareholders, clients, and staff for as long as possible and actively nurturing the relationships over time.

The corporate governance information of Aberdeen Capital Investment (ACI) is presented in accordance with applicable SIX UK Exchange directives, recommendations of the UK business federation economy issues, articles of the UK Code of Obligations as well as the executive ordinance by the Federal Council put into force effective 1 January 2014.

Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

Aberdeen Capital Investment (ACI) is committed to building partnerships on trust and being a reliable partner in the face of evolving expectations from clients, employees, regulators, and other stakeholders.

The Code of Ethics and Business Conduct defines the ethical principles of Aberdeen Capital Investment (ACI) and provides guidance on how to conduct business. It mirrors our aspiration to act with the utmost professional expertise and integrity to maintain and strengthen our reputation. It applies to everyone who represents Aberdeen Capital Investment (ACI).