| Applicable to
all directors and senior officers of Jaisal
Securities Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as
‘Company’)
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Jaisal
Securities Ltd. (the ‘Company’) is committed
to conducting its business in accordance with
the applicable laws, rules and regulations and
with highest standards of business ethics. This
code is intended to provide guidance and help
in recognizing and dealing with ethical issues,
provide mechanisms to report unethical conduct,
and to help foster a culture of honesty and
accountability. Each Director and senior officer
is expected to comply with the letter and spirit
of this code.
The directors and senior officers of the Company
must not only comply with applicable laws, rules
and regulations but should also promote honest
and ethical conduct of the business. They must
abide by the policies and procedures that govern
the conduct of the Company’s business. Their
responsibilities include helping to create and
maintain a culture of high ethical standards
and commitment to compliance and to maintain
a work environment that encourages the stakeholders
to raise concerns to the attention of the management.
This code does not attempt to describe all potential
problem areas that could develop, but some of
the more common problems are described below:
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Conflicts
of Interest – A conflict situation can arise:
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a.
When a director/senior officer takes action
or has interests that may make it difficult
to perform his or her
work objectively and effectively;
b. The receipt of improper personal benefits
by a member of his or her family as a result
of one’s position
in the Company;
c. Any outside business activity that detracts
an individual’s ability to devote appropriate
time and attention to
his or her responsibilities;
d.The receipt of gifts or excessive entertainment
from any person/company with which the
Company has current or prospective business
dealings;
e. Any significant ownership interest in any
supplier, customer or competitor of the Company;
f. Any employment relationship with any supplier,
customer, business associate or competitor
of the Company.
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The
directors and senior officers should be scrupulous
in avoiding ‘conflicts of interest’ with the
Company. In case there is likely to be a conflict
of interest, he/she should make full disclosure
of all facts and circumstances thereof to the
Board of directors or any Committee / officer
nominated for this purpose by the Board and
a prior written approval
should be obtained. |
Honest
and Ethical Conduct : |
The Directors and senior officers shall act
in accordance with the highest standards of
personal and professional integrity, honesty
and ethical conduct not only on Company’s premises
but also at company sponsored business, social
events as well as any place. Their conduct shall
conform to the best-accepted professional standards
of conduct.
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Corporate
Opportunities : |
Directors and senior officers owe a duty to the
Company to advance its legitimate interests when
the opportunity to do so arises. Directors and
senior officers are expressly prohibited from:
a. Taking for themselves personally opportunities
that are discovered through the use of Company’s
property, information, or position;
b. Competing directly with the business of the
Company or with any business that the
Company is considering;
c. Using Company’s property, information, or position
for personal gain. If the Company has
finally decided not to pursue an opportunity that
relates to the Company’s Business activity,
he/she may pursue such activity only after disclosing
the same to the Board
of directors or the nominated
person/committee. |
Confidentially
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The directors and senior officers shall maintain
the confidentiality of any information of the
company or that of any customer, supplier or business
associate of the Company. The Confidential information
includes all non-public information (including
private, proprietary and other) that might be
of use to competitors or harmful to the Company
or
its associates. The use of confidential information
for his/her own advantage or profit is also prohibited. |
Fair
Dealing:
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Each director and senior officer, should deal
fairly with customers, suppliers, ompetitors,
and employees of group companies. They should
not take unfair advantage of anyone through
manipulation, concealment, abuse of confidential,
proprietary or trade secret information, misrepresentation
of material facts, or any other unfair dealing
practices.
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Protection
and Proper Use of Company’s Assets:
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All directors and senior officers should protect
Company’s assets and property and ensure efficient
use. Theft, carelessness and waste of Company’s
assets and property have a direct impact on
the Company’s profitability. Company’s assets
should be used only for legitimate business
purposes.
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Compliance
with Laws, Rules, and Regulations :
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The Directors and officers shall comply with
all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Transactions involving securities of the Company
should not be undertaken without pre-clearance
from the Company’s compliance officer. Any director,
officer or employee who is unfamiliar or uncertain
about the legal rules involving Company business
conducted by him/her should consult the Secretarial
department of the Company before taking any
action that may jeopardize the Company or that
individual.
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Compliance with Code of Conduct : |
If any director or senior officer who knows
of or suspects of a violation of applicable
laws, rules or regulations or this Code of conduct,
he/she must immediately report the same to the
Board of Directors or any designated person/committee
thereof. Such person should as far as possible
provide the details of suspected violations
with all known particulars relating to the issue.
The Company recognizes that resolving such problems
or concerns will advance the overall interests
of the Company that will help to safeguard the
Company’s assets, financial integrity and reputation.
Violations of this Code of Ethics will result
in disciplinary action, which may even include
termination of services of the employee. The
company’s Board or any Committee/person designated
by the Board for this purpose shall determine
appropriate action in response to violations
of this Code.
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Interpretation
of Code : |
Any question or interpretation under this Code
of Ethics and Business Conduct will be handled
by the Board or any person/committee authorized
by the Board of the Company. The Board of Directors
or any designated person/committee has the authority
to waive compliance with this Code of business
conduct for any director or senior officer of
the Company. The person-seeking waiver of this
Code shall make full disclosure of the particular
circumstances to the Board or the designated
person/committee.
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Code
of ethics for Senior Officers : |
Honesty, integrity and sound judgment of the
senior officers is fundamental for the success
and reputation of Jaisal Securities Ltd. The
professional and ethical conduct of the senior
officers is essential to the proper functioning
of the Company. The senior officers of the Company
shall be bound by the following code of ethics:
a. Act with honesty and integrity, including
the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts
of interest between personal, financial and
professional relationships,
b. Make full and accurate disclosure in reports
and documents that the Company files with
or submits or makes periodically to the shareholders,
government authorities and to
the public,
c. Comply with governmental laws, rules, notifications
and regulations.
d. Disclosure to the Board or any committee/officer
designated by the Board for this purpose, any
material transaction or relationship that reasonably
could be expected to give
rise to any violation of the code including
actual or apparent conflicts with the interests
of the company,
e. Respect the confidentiality of information
acquired in the course of employment unless
legally obliged to disclose and ensure that
no such confidential information is used
for personal advantage,
f. Refrain from any inappropriate or undue influence
of any kind in all dealings with independent
auditors and avoid any actual or apparent conflicts
with analysts,
g. Achieve responsible use of and control over
all assets and resources employed or entrusted
to them
h. Promote ethical and honest behavior within
the Company,
All senior officers should adhere to both the
code of business conduct and the code of ethics
of the Company. Violation of the code of ethics
will lead to appropriate disciplinary action
including dismissal from the services of the
Company.
Any deviation/waiver from this code can only
be effected on the sole and absolute discretionary
authority of the Board or any person/committee
designated by the Board for this purpose.
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