At SQP, we believe that our ability to prudently govern our operations is absolutely critical to the health of our business and its ongoing sustainability. Our customers expect the highest levels of integrity and discipline in managing our operations and we are committed to delivering this. We are constantly reviewing our governance practices to ensure best practice is maintained and the interests of our customers and stakeholders are protected.
SQP maintains clear separation between the functions of the Board and that of the management of the company and we have taken positive steps to provide separation between the roles of risk management and risk oversight. The Board operates four core committees to assist it in discharging its responsibilities.
Audit & Compliance Committee (click here for a copy of the committee charter)
Risk Management Committee (click here for a copy of the committee charter)
Customer Service Committee (click here for a copy of the committee charter)
Remuneration & Nomination Committee (click here for a copy of the committee charter)
SQP believes the best governance can be achieved with an appropriately qualified Board that can think and act independently.
A summary of SQP’s board and committee structure is provided below for reference. (click here for detailed backgrounds on our board and management)
| Director |
Appointed |
Position |
Committees |
| David Blackburn |
July 2007 |
Chairman |
Ex-officio all committees |
| Michael Chaseling |
July 2007 |
Deputy Chairman |
Risk Management (Chair) |
| Rod Laidlaw |
July 2007 |
Non-executive director |
Customer Services (Chair) |
| Malcolm McMahon |
December 2008 |
Non-executive director |
Risk Management Committee |
| Garry Meek |
July 2007 |
Non-executive director |
Risk Management, Audit & Compliance |
| Michael Cattanach |
July 2007 |
Non-executive director |
Risk Management, Customer Services |
| Adam Walton |
July 2007 |
Non-executive director |
Audit & Compliance (Chair), Customer Services |
| Ben Fleay |
July 2007 |
Managing Director |
Risk Management, Audit & Compliance, Customer Services |
Licenses, Approvals & Exemptions
SQP holds an exemption from the provisions of operating a managed investment scheme
All SQP trading personal hold a PS146 Financial services qualification
