Overview
Agribank has an obligation to ensure that all
communication of material information is factual, accurate, credible, and in compliance with applicable legal
requirements of various regulatory laws of the Government. The establishment and the maintenance of effective internal
and external communication require the formulation of a communication policy that serves as a guidance framework to all
persons involved in the task of communication.
It is imperative that communication be consistent at all times and that selective disclosure be avoided at all times. Communication is the essence that dictates our relationships
with our internal and external customers. It is through communication that we
can positively manage and articulate our operations and activities so as to earn a reputation
as an efficient and customer-centric institution that serves as a catalyst in
the transformation of the agricultural sector.
The communication policy therefore ensures that material
information is disclosed in a timely, consistent, and appropriate manner to stakeholders. The policy mandates all employees not to disclose internal matters or developments that relate in any way to
material, non-public information to any person not affiliated with the Bank (including, without limitation, family members, relatives, and friends) except as authorised in accordance with the Policy. It further prevents the improper use or premature disclosure of
confidential material information while providing direction for all Agribank staff in the appropriate treatment of material, confidential, general, and routine information.
Access to Agribank information
The Communication policy prescribes that
all information concerning the Bank’s activities published externally in hard
print or electronically must be verified in advance by the respective Executive
and signed off by the CEO.
Unless officially authorised, no
Agribank staff may give information or make official statements to external
parties (including representatives of trade unions) to ensure that Agribank is
not compromised through the dissemination of conflicting information.
All requests for information should be
done in writing to the CEO, who shall use his discretion and/or be guided by
applicable laws to allow for the sharing of such information with external
parties.
Spokesperson of the Bank
Unless otherwise authorised by the Board
of Directors of the Bank, the only persons authorised to discuss matters of the
Bank with the news media, investment community, or industry analysts are as
follows:
- Chief Executive
Officer
-
Chief Financial
Officer
-
Executive
Marketing and Customer Strategy
Media Relations
All media relations activities are
coordinated by the Marketing and Communication Division.
Unless otherwise authorised by the Chief
Executive Officer, media relations activities and media interviews are
restricted to the CEO and the Executive Marketing and Customer Strategy. In
addition, the CEO is also the primary spokesperson on matters of corporate
governance.