Corporate governance

Five listed directorships cap among proposed changes to corporate governance code, SGX rules

Changes have been proposed to enhance board independence and quality, and sharpen listed companies’ focus on value creation to sustain investor confidence.

Companies involved in illegal activities that cause haze may face financial penalties: Chee Hong Tat

Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat warned on Oct 21 that listed companies involved in illegal activities that cause transboundary haze may face legal and financial ramifications.

A battle for control of Tata Group, India’s biggest business empire

Tata Sons chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran was re-elected after he earlier said he would seek a new five-year term.

Indonesia gets a ‘wake-up call’ as MSCI prepares to remove it from global indexes

MSCI said on Oct 16 it would put Indonesia on a path to “standalone” status.

New mentoring initiative to help charity leaders; Charities Act under review

Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo announced these moves on Oct 15 at the annual Charity Governance Conference.

English football’s independent regulator expects Man City appeal to be heard by January

Manchester City players celebrating with fans on the pitch after thumping Liverpool 3-0 in the English Premier League at Anfield in on Oct 11.

Foodcourt operator Singapura Heritage faces winding-up application from poultry supplier

The winding-up application comes after several companies linked to the Lao Huo Tang Group appeared in the State Courts over unpaid CPF contributions.

News analysis

Better disclosure is only half the equation – shareholders must now play their part

From Jan 1, 2027, companies listed on the Singapore Exchange will face enhanced requirements covering executive remuneration, dividend policies and investor relations.

Troubled UMNO-linked firm Zetrix owes Malaysian government over $63 million in collections: Source

An undated photo of Wong Thean Soon, group managing director of Zetrix AI.

MAS proposes tighter board rules for Singapore banks, insurers

The proposed updates build on revisions made in November 2021 to MAS’ guidelines on corporate governance for banks and insurers, as well as their designated financial holding companies.

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