The Internal Market and Services Directorate General (DG MARKT) is one of the Directorates General and specialised services which make up the European Commission. Its main role is to coordinate the Commission's policy on the European Single Market and to seek the removal of unjustified obstacles to trade, in particular in the field of services and financial markets.

The SID is the national association of company directors and promotes the professional development of directors and corporate leaders. The Institute works closely with the authorities, regulators and a network of members and professionals, such as accountants and lawyers, to identify ways to uphold and enhance the highest standards of corporate governance and ethical conduct in Singapore.

Stewardship Asia Centre (previously known as Stewardship & Corporate Governance Centre) aims to foster effective stewardship and governance amongst businesses and leaders. Based in Singapore, it is a thought-leadership centre that collaborates with credible partners globally, while focusing on contributing to the capacity building for organisations and business leaders in growing Asia. Stewardship Asia works with state-owned enterprises, corporations, family-based businesses, institutional investors as well as non-profit organisations. Through its forum and knowledge platforms, the centre promotes the sharing of concepts and practices that would make a difference in creating wealth and contributing to the well-being of the larger community over the long term.

PwC is a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 180,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. The firm's overall gross revenues for the 12-month period ending on 30 June 2014 were US$34m, reflecting a combination of the PwC network's commitment to investing in its people and its businesses throughout the economic downturn, and a global strategy focused on providing quality, flexibility and value.

A leading global university centred in Asia, the National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore's flagship university which offers a global approach to education and research with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise. Its 16 faculties and schools across three campus locations in Singapore - Kent Ridge, Bukit Timah and Outram - provides a broad-based curriculum underscored by multi-disciplinary courses and cross-faculty enrichment.

Its origins date back to the late nineteenth century when Korean Emperor Gojong established modern higher education institutions which later became part of SNU. It is South Korea's first national university and the country's leading research university, committed to diversifying its student body and faculty, fostering global exchange, and promoting path-breaking research in all fields of knowledge.

The University of Tokyo, also known as "Todai" was established in 1877 as the first national university in Japan. As a leading research university, Todai offers courses in essentially all academic disciplines at both undergraduate and graduate levels and conducts research across the full spectrum of academic activity.

The ECGI is an international scientific non-profit association. We provide a forum for debate and dialogue between academics, legislators and practitioners, focusing on major corporate governance issues and thereby promoting best practice.