
Barbados ought to guard against excessively complex corporate governance regulations, and ensure that these regulations are functional.
Central Bank of Barbados governor, Dr Marion Williams offered this advice though she cautioned that it was widely accepted that countries with sound governance systems "record the most stable and sustainable growth".
Addressing the Barbados Stock Exchange symposium on Corporate Governance – Does it Really Matter? held at Hilton Barbados on Thursday, Williams said: "The health of the financial system is often a mirror of public confidence in governance policies and, accordingly, corporations should be guided by the best governance practices."
The Nation Newspaper | Williams: Poor governance costly
