Article 38 Independent directors of a futures company shall focus on protecting the interests of customers and minority shareholders and express objective and impartial independent opinions.
Article 39 The senior managers of a futures company shall abide by the principle of good faith, exercise their functions and powers prudently within the scope of their functions and powers, safeguard the legitimate interests of customers and the company, and shall not engage in activities that harm the interests of customers and the company or seek business opportunities for themselves or others by taking advantage of their positions.
Article 40 Where the close relatives of directors, supervisors and senior managers of a futures company engage in futures trading in a futures company, the relevant directors, supervisors and senior managers shall report to the company within 5 working days from the date when they know or should know, and follow the principle of avoidance. The company shall, within 5 working days from the date of receiving the report, file with the relevant dispatched offices of China Securities Regulatory Commission and report the relevant transactions regularly.
Article 41 The general manager of a futures company shall conscientiously implement the resolutions of the board of directors, effectively implement the company system, prevent and resolve operational risks, and ensure the stable operation of business and the safety and integrity of customer deposits. The deputy general manager assists the general manager in his work and faithfully performs his duties.
Article 42 Directors, supervisors and senior managers of a futures company shall not take advantage of their positions to accept commercial bribes or seek other illegal interests.