Francesco de Zwart Book order (chronological)

This Key Code and Handbook delves into the corporate governance and accountability of Major Banks, their directors, and executives, highlighting the scrutiny faced by these entities in 2018 and 2019. It examines responsibilities through evidence from the Global Financial Crisis and subsequent investigations by APRA and ASIC into misconduct and practices below community expectations. The work discusses the Royal Commission's findings, which have led to ongoing implementation of its recommendations. The book presents over 1,700 governance variables, categorized into 159 groups and indexed to 28 governmental and regulatory reports, forming a governance code tailored for Australian banks. These variables are modeled on the Stage 1 Relational Approach from Enhancing Firm Sustainability Through Governance. Given the significant interest in banking governance, Parts 1 and 2 of Stage 1 were published in late 2018 and mid-2019 in the Australian Journal of Corporate Law. This comprehensive reference is the largest of its kind globally, detailing structures, mechanisms, processes, and protocols—collectively termed 'governance variables'—that address banking accountability and regulation in Australia. The content is organized into multiple parts, covering various aspects of governance, executive compensation, board characteristics, risk management, and the challenges faced by banks in maintaining accountability and compliance.