4

Oversight

4.1

The Chair of the Governing Body function (SMF9) is the function of having responsibility for chairing, and overseeing the performance of the governing body of a firm.

4.2

The Chair of Risk Committee function (SMF10) is the function of having responsibility for chairing, and overseeing the performance of any committee responsible for the oversight of the risk management system specified in Conditions Governing Business 3.

4.3

The Chair of Audit Committee function (SMF11) is the function of having responsibility for chairing and overseeing the performance of any committee responsible for the oversight of the internal audit function specified in Conditions Governing Business 5.

4.4

The Chair of Remuneration Committee function (SMF12) is the function of having responsibility for chairing and overseeing the performance of any committee responsible for the oversight of the design or implementation of the remuneration policies and practices of a firm.

4.5

The Senior Independent Director function (SMF14) is the function of performing the role of a senior independent director, and having particular responsibility for leading the assessment of performance of the person performing the Chair of the Governing Body function.