BIMB Integrated Annual Report 2017

6 Development and implementation of shareholder communication policy BHB continuously maintains its commitment to pursue the highest standards of corporate disclosure by disseminating accurate, consistent, transparent and timely information to its stakeholders. BHB’s Investor Relations (“ IR ”) Policy acts as the guiding principle for IR functions, assisting effective communication between the Management and the financial community, locally and abroad. Based on the annual evaluation for the Financial Year under review, the Board collectively agrees that the Management has successfully conducted the IR programmes. Details of the IR activities are provided in Practice 11.1 of the CG Report. Review the adequacy and integrity of the Company’s information and internal control system The Board is responsible for ensuring that a sound reporting framework of internal controls and regulatory compliance is in place throughout the Company. Based on the annual evaluation for the Financial Year under review, the Board collectively concur that it has discharged its roles through the BRC/Audit and Examination Committee (“ AEC ”) whereby regular meetings were held in reviewing the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control system. Details of the Company’s internal control system and its effectiveness are provided in the Statement of Risk Management and Internal Control in this Integrated Annual Report. Three (3) Board Committees are established to assist the Board in the discharge of its statutory and fiduciary responsibilities. The Board Committees and their roles and responsibilities are as follows: