Transparency, accountability key to sound financial health
THE Securities Investors Association (Singapore) is holding the 8th Singapore Corporate Governance Week 2017 themed "Purpose, Values & Culture - How Does It Drive Governance?" on Sept 18-22, 2017. Organised by SIAS, CG Week is endorsed and supported by OECD, The Association of Banks Singapore, The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority and the Singapore Accountancy Commission as supporting organisations, as well as The Singapore Exchange as the supporting exchange.
A key feature of the week-long programme is the Statement of Support by corporates to uphold and advance good corporate governance standards. This statement reads: "As an organisation, we are committed to upholding high standards of corporate governance to enhance shareholder value. We believe practising good corporate governance is central to the health and stability of our financial markets and economy."
To date, 76 companies have joined the Statement of Support initiative for excellence in corporate governance.
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