This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 8 June 2022 by Mr Tommy Wong and Ms Mira Mashor and moderated by Ms Jasmine Wong. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks.
Overview:
All companies are governed by the provisions of the Companies Act 2016. Previously, under the Companies Act 1965, it was mandatory for companies to have a Memorandum and Articles of Association (M&A). Now under the Companies Act 2016, is it still necessary for companies to have a Constitution? What are the benefits of having a Constitution? Join us for this online talk where our speakers will discuss the necessity and advantages of having a Constitution.
Talk points:
● What is a Constitution?
● Requirements under the Companies Act 2016
● Necessity and advantages of a Constitution
● Differences between a Constitution and a Shareholders Agreement
Speakers: Tommy Wong (Senior Associate) and Mira Mashor (Associate)
Moderator: Jasmine Wong (Senior Associate)
A copy of the talk slides in PDF format is available for download here.
