Corporate Governance

Bitwise’s approach to corporate governance is to:

  • Identify opportunity and realise it for our clients, community, shareholders and our people;
  • Promote the long term profitability of Bitwise Asset Management Limited while prudently managing risk;
  • Drive superior and sustainable shareholder value over the long term through the alignment of the interests of shareholders and staff; and
  • Meet stakeholder expectations of sound corporate governance as part of Bitwise’s broader responsibility to clients, shareholders, investors and the communities in which it operates.

Board of Directors

Bitwise Asset Management Limited recognises that independent directors have an important role in assuring shareholders that the Board is able to act in the best interests of Bitwise Asset Management Limited and independently of management. The Policy on Board Renewal, Appointment of Directors and Board Performance Review sets out the fundamental factors relevant to the selection and appointment of new Directors.

Committee memberships

Directors Board Remuneration Risk
Reeves Aaron Chair - -
Glenn Stevens Chair - -
Jillian Broadbent Member Chair -
Philip Coffey Member - Chair
Michelle Hinchliffe Member - -
Rebecca McGrath Member Member Member
Mike Roche Member Member Member
Nicola Wakefield Evans Member - Member
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Business conduct and ethics

Bitwise’s Code of Conduct sets out the way staff are expected to do business. The Code of Conduct is also reflected in, and supported by, a broad range of Bitwise’s policies and procedures.

Continuous disclosure

Bitwise Asset Management Limited believes that shareholders, regulators, ratings agencies and the investment community should be informed of all major business events and risks that influence Bitwise Asset Management Limited in a factual, timely and widely available manner. Bitwise continuous disclosure policy is incorporated in the Continuous Disclosure and External Communications Policy.

Constitution and charters

Bitwise Constitution sets out requirements concerning the setting of board size, meetings, election of directors and the powers and duties of directors. The Board Charter details the Board’s role and responsibilities and its relationship with Management. Bitwise five standing Board Committees assist the Board in its oversight role. The Board Committee Charters detail the composition and responsibilities of each Committee and how they exercise their authority.

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