The Board of Quilter plc has created four Committees in order to assist it in satisfying its responsibilities and to ensure independent oversight of risk management and internal control. Each Committee has its own Terms of Reference which confirm how it will be governed and the matters that are within its remit. The Board Technology and Operations Committee was initially formed to oversee the platform transformation and now this has successfully completed the Committee formally closed at the end of 2022.
Board Audit Committee
Responsibilities
- Reviews accounting policies and the contents of financial reports
- Monitors disclosure controls and procedures
- Considers the adequacy and scope of the external and internal audit functions
- Oversees the relationship with our external auditors
- Monitors the effectiveness of internal financial controls
Committee members
- George Reid (Chair)
- Neeta Atkar
- Tazim Essani
- Chris Hill
Board Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee
Responsibilities
- Reviews composition of the Board and recommends the appointment of new Directors
- Considers succession plans for Chair and other Board positions
- Considers succession plans for key executive leadership positions
- Monitors corporate governance issues
- Oversees the annual Board performance review
Committee members
Board Remuneration Committee
Responsibilities
- Sets the overarching principles and parameters of remuneration policy across Quilter
- Considers and approves remuneration arrangements for Executive Directors and Senior Executives
- Approves individual remuneration awards
- Agrees changes to Senior Executive incentive plans
Committee members
Board Risk Committee
Responsibilities
- Monitors and reviews the effectiveness of the internal control and risk management system
- Provides advice to the Board on the top risks faced by the Group
- Recommends the total level of risk Quilter is prepared to take (risk appetite)
- Monitors the risk profile
- Advises the Board on risk strategy
- Oversees the effectiveness of the Compliance function
Committee members