Board of Directors

STEWARDSHIP MATTERS

Stewards of tomorrow: Leading Singapore beyond the 5Cs

The private sector will be the proving ground for a new ethos, where decisions are guided not only by profit but by responsibility to society

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

There remains 19.8% of listed companies that are still disclosing their directors’ remuneration in bands, a report by the Singapore Institute of Directors shows.

Disclosures of directors’ fees shot up after change in listing rules: SID report

The number of listcos with independent directors serving more than nine years has fallen to 3.2%

Ascent Bridge says that two directors had raised concerns regarding the purported lack of corporate governance practices and the purported lack of transparency / management’s lack of co-operation, but only after the board had asked for their resignations.

Directors at beverage distributor Ascent Bridge quit, citing governance lapses; board rejects claims

A requisition for an extraordinary general meeting to oust these directors has been withdrawn

A chairman who can effectively champion DBS' interests while winning friends, whether when working behind the scenes or under the public glare, could be invaluable.
HOCK LOCK SIEW

DBS needs a strong candidate to succeed chairman Peter Seah. Here’s why

With the incumbent chairman in the seat for more than 15 years, change could be imminent

Former DBS chief executive Piyush Gupta says conflict arises when people think about performance in the short term.

Singapore boards are unprepared for future complexities: Piyush Gupta

Their role transcends beyond being a ‘policeman’, he says; they also need to be a ‘navigator’ and ‘shepherd’

Philip Yeo’s role at the new body has not been decided yet.

Former EDB chair Philip Yeo to join new corporate governance body rivalling SID

Prof Mak Yuen Teen sets up new entity; former chair of Bursa Malaysia Shireen Muhiudeen has also been roped in