Boardroom Matters

As the role of the director continues to evolve, so too must the approach to board recruitment and development.
BOARDROOM MATTERS

The changing face of directorships

The culture of the boardroom can make or break a director’s ability to fulfil their duties

All these developments point to a reshaping of board composition across the market and present a significant milestone.
BOARDROOM MATTERS

Singapore’s big board refresh... and what lies beyond

The nine-year rule has been a necessary jolt, forcing boards to re- examine composition, succession and independence

Most NPOs are led by boards made up of unpaid volunteers, whose motivations tend to stem from service, purpose and professional pride.
BOARDROOM MATTERS

Serving with purpose: Expectations of non-profit board directors

Unlike directors of listed companies, NPO directors operate in an environment where the Code of Corporate Governance, Companies Act and SGX Listing Rules do not apply

Singapore’s delay in the rollout of standards set out by the International Sustainability Standards Board means that Malaysia and Australia will now be ahead in terms of reporting requirements.
BOARDROOM MATTERS

Making sense of the shifting ESG regulatory climate

Singapore is not the first jurisdiction to revisit its climate reporting requirements

Trade disruptions and policy shifts are no longer short-term nuisances – they are structural considerations with long-term implications.
BOARDROOM MATTERS

How boards should adapt to trade risks

With unpredictable tariffs, retaliatory trade measures and an increasingly fragmented global supply system, trade policy shocks are starting to render traditional strategic plans obsolete

AI has the potential to transform decision-making, enhance operational effectiveness and unlock strategic value.
BOARDROOM MATTERS

Governance in the age of AI

Boards must learn to navigate this new environment with both openness and caution

Some high-profile companies, including Disney, have ended or scaled back their DEI programmes in response to cost and political pressures.
BOARDROOM MATTERS

The good, the bad and the ugly of DEI

Research into the effects of gender diversity on board governance and company performance has proven inconclusive

Healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson sought expert advice in the intersection of robotic devices and medical procedures. It subsequently assembled an advisory board comprising practising doctors with expertise in the field as well as robotics experts with experience in the design and development of such devices.
BOARDROOM MATTERS

How advisers can augment the board

The growth of advisory panels has risen over 20% since 2021, aiding succession planning and providing fresh perspectives

Locally, the Forward Singapore agenda calls for businesses and communities to work together to build resilience, equity and inclusivity.
BOARDROOM MATTERS

Reframing social sustainability for board leadership

Social sustainability is about identifying and managing the impact of business on people and communities

Regulators in major markets are starting to take a tougher stance and demand greater accountability from companies that suffer cyber lapses.
BOARDROOM MATTERS

Regulators should step up cybersecurity accountability

Boards and management that treat cybersecurity as a backburner IT issue rather than a top corporate priority are putting their companies and stakeholders at grave risk