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Ho Yew Kee

Singapore’s governance journey has been characterised by a delicate balance between market maturity and regulatory intervention.
BOARDROOM MATTERS

Strengthening governance beyond compliance

Over the past decade, female board representation has risen from 8.3% in 2014 to 18.3% in 2025, across all listed firms

The remains of vehicles and buildings that were burned in the recent wildfires in Los Angeles. Sustainability reporting will gain importance as more extreme weather and natural phenomena wreak havoc on communities and businesses.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Accountancy education must evolve quickly to prepare for a sustainable future

IT IS almost unthinkable that accounting students or professionals do not understand or are unable to apply the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), which Singapore has adopted as its k...

Professional accountants have continuing professional development obligations and must adhere to a code of ethics.
THE BROAD VIEW

Why CFOs should be qualified professional accountants 

The provision of financial statements is a public interest responsibility and if the preparer is a professional accountant, it provides added confidence to the market and stakeholders

A deliberate succession plan for the board and chair are critical, as businesses navigate an increasingly complex landscape.
BOARDROOM MATTERS

Corporate governance in a post-pandemic world

AS BUSINESSES adjust to a post-Covid world, what are some lessons from the pandemic that can help companies build resilience and future-proof their organisations?

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