The Corporate Governance Day 2026 event, organized by Franklin Templeton, was held in Tashkent. The event brought together, representatives of the Republican Stock Exchange “Toshkent”, government organizations, members of the supervisory boards and executive bodies of portfolio companies of the National Investment Fund of Uzbekistan (UzNIF), corporate secretaries, and international experts.
The discussions focused on international best practices in corporate governance, improving the effectiveness of supervisory boards, strengthening cooperation between executive bodies and shareholders, and the role of corporate secretaries in governance processes.
Particular attention was given to the role of supervisory boards in public procurement processes, shareholder expectations, and the practical implementation of corporate governance principles.
Experts from Templeton Global Investments, Sodali & Co, Montfort Eurasia, Dentons, and McKinsey & Company shared their expertise and insights. In particular, the discussions explored McKinsey's approaches to assessing supervisory board effectiveness and their practical application.
Participation in the event provided Exchange representatives with an opportunity to gain insights into international best practices and modern approaches to corporate governance, as well as to exchange views on practical measures aimed at enhancing transparency and improving the effectiveness of governing bodies.