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Quarterly reporting: Should the practice continue?

In this divisive debate, an argument can perhaps be made that, on balance, there is reason to keep the practice, and even extend it to smaller businesses as well

Michelle Quah

Published Tue, May 24, 2016 · 09:50 PM

Singapore

MANDATORY quarterly reporting - should it stay or should it go?

It is a debate that has proven divisive the world over, not least in Singapore, which is now reviewing the need for the practice.

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) said in January that it will study whether the local market still needs quarterly reporting; while it has not stipulated an end-date to its review, it is understood the outcome will likely be announced in the next couple of months.

Deciding whether to kee…

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