David Gerald
Does the existing approach to corporate governance help or hinder innovation?
There is no easy answer, but current thinking suggests that governance practices may have to be tweaked to allow companies to be...
The UK Post Office scandal holds many important governance lessons
Company directors must understand the importance of exercising true independence, as well as be equipped with a diverse skill set
A reminder to retail investors to read those sustainability reports
They need to understand not just the terminology but also the issues at stake
Why Singapore depository receipts are quite different from Clob
ALMOST 25 years after Malaysian shares abruptly ceased trading on Singapore’s over-the-counter (OTC) Clob International market, the local stock exchange is launching...
Sats’ WFS purchase represents short-term pain for long-term gain
SHARES of airline caterer and ground handler Sats have recovered slightly in recent weeks, raising a question of whether the market is...
Local market would benefit from companies having a formal statement of purpose
SHAREHOLDERS hoping to learn about a listed company would invariably head to that company’s website and look under the “About Us” section....
Regulators can do more about governance lapses at Incredible Holdings and Watches.com
WHEN companies raise the salaries of senior management in the face of widening losses and questions about their business deals — from...
Good corporate governance is about achieving the right blend
MUCH of what constitutes good corporate governance involves issues that are not new. Proper and timely disclosure of material information, ensuring...