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                   Governance








                   The QFCRA operates under a governance framework designed                                                   Governance Structure

                   to ensure transparency, integrity, independence, accountability

                   and fairness. It is committed to demonstrating best practice
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                   and leadership in this area. The Governance Resolution of the

                   Board of the QFCRA sets out the policy of the Board on various

                   governance matters, reflecting the intention that the business

                   of the QFCRA is conducted in accordance with its regulatory                                                      QFC Authority                                 QFC Regulatory                                              QFC Civil and                                QFC Regulatory
                   objectives, applicable laws and principles of sound governance.                                                                                                      Tribunal                                         Commercial Court                                        Authority





                   Role of the Board


                                                                                                                                           Board                                                                                                                                                    Board
                   The role of the Board is to lead the QFCRA in line with the QFC

                   Law and its amendments and other applicable legislation.

                   The Board sets the strategic direction for the QFCRA;

                   oversees the executive management’s discharge of the
                                                                                                                                   Executive Team                                                                                                                                          Executive Team
                   day-to-day business of the QFCRA; sets policies to manage

                   risks to the QFCRA’s operations and the achievement of its

                   regulatory objectives; and seeks regular assurance that the
                   system of internal controls is effective in managing risks.




                                                                                                                                 Policy, Legal and                                      Strategy and                                   Supervision and                                          Corporate
                                                                                                                             Enforcement Division                                       Risk Division                             Authorisation Division                                 Services Division
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