Corporate Governance
For Euronext Athens and its subsidiaries, proper and responsible corporate governance is a key prerequisite for the creation of value for its shareholders and for safeguarding corporate interests. Euronext Athens, fully complies with the provision of corporate law and its Articles of Association and applies the Corporate Governance provisions for listed companies of Law 4706/2020. In addition, as market operator it applies the provisions of Law 4514/2018 and the Guidelines on the management body of market operators and data reporting service providers which were issued by the European Securities Markets Authority (ESMA) on 19.12.2017.
These principles permeate our Articles of Association, Internal Rules, Code of Ethics, and other regulations, forming the bedrock of our operations.
Corporate Governance, alongside Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development, anchors our Group's commitment to modern entrepreneurship.
The Hellenic Corporate Governance Council (HCGC) was established in 2012 as a non-profit company with the joint initiative of Athens Stock Exchange and the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV).
Corporate Governance Principles and Policies
The Athens Exchange Group, through its policies, processes, and systems, ensures the protection of stakeholders' interests. In alignment with the Greek Corporate Governance Code and international best practices, the Group has established a robust and contemporary Corporate Governance framework, with the goal of:
- Upholding and safeguarding the rights and interests of all shareholders
- Ensuring an optimal composition of the Board of Directors, meeting strict independence standards, and clearly distinguishing governance from management responsibilities
- Creating management bodies focused on fostering long-term corporate value, balancing short-term and long-term executive performance
- Implementing reward, evaluation, and development systems designed to attract and retain top talent
- Championing transparency, integrity, and accountability in all decision-making processes
- Developing and maintaining corporate processes that reflect operational practices, while ensuring an effective internal control system aligned with modern risk management principles
- Providing timely, accurate, and comprehensive information to the investment community and the broader public regarding the company’s performance and progress
- Promoting awareness and action on Corporate Social Responsibility issues
See the basic Corporate Governance Principles and Policies adopted by the Athens Exchange Group
| FILE NAME | TYPE |
| Rulebook of Operation - Available only in Greek | Download PDF |
| Compliance - Available only in Greek | Download PDF |
| Internal Audit | Download PDF |
| Risk Management | Download PDF |
| Code of Business Ethics | Download PDF |
| Human Rights Statement | Download PDF |
| Sustainability Policy | Download PDF |
| Shareholder Engagement Policy | Download PDF |
| Code of Conduct for suppliers | Download PDF |
| Whistleblowing | Download PDF |
| Whistleblowing Policy - Available only in Greek | Download PDF |