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Published Wed, Aug 26, 2020 · 09:50 PM
Singapore
SINGAPORE Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) is open to allowing virtual platforms that support live voting and live questions, replacing physical general meetings. But such platforms must be able to stand up against legal challenges on identities of attendees and voters, and the accuracy of votes cast.
Speaking at the first virtual Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) conference 2020, SGX RegCo chief executive officer Tan Boon Gin said that in the past, shareholders were not keen on virtual meetings.
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