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The Swedish Corporate Governance Code
EU
Sweden
Sweden
Access legislation
Gender
Yes
Minorities
LGBTQ+
Veterans
Applicable to
As of 2008, the target group for the Code is all companies whose shares or depositary receipts are listed on a regulated market in Sweden. At present, there are two regulated markets in Sweden, Nasdaq Stockholm and NGM Equity.
Key requirements
With a "Comply or Explain" model, the code not specifically mention gender, but states that the board of directors shall be composed so that it "sufficiently reflects the competence and expertise required to govern a listed company and to comply with the obligations of such a company."
Penalties
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