Board diversity
Gender diversity, tenure length remain governance gaps among STI company chairpersons
Just three of the 30 constituents on Singapore’s blue-chip barometer are chaired by women
Rival corporate governance body to SID is launched
GDInstitute is founded by Mak Yuen Teen, with former EDB chair Philip Yeo serving as honorary adviser
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%
‘The talent is there’: Is Singapore’s push for board diversity turning a corner?
Progress has been made, but questions remain over whether inclusion is now structural or still symbolic
Proportion of female directors at top 100 SGX companies surpasses 25% target in 2024
But a study finds that 31% of all Singapore-listed firms continue to have all-male boards
Unlocking potential: Board diversity can help drive business success
An inclusive boardroom culture ensures open dialogue and active participation, enabling directors from different backgrounds to contribute effectively
As an investor, I am fine if companies dial down on diversity initiatives
What matters are profits, financial prudence, shareholder treatment and ethics
Companies should aim for ‘cognitive diversity’ in their boards
Diversity goes beyond pure demographics and can’t just be a box-ticking exercise
Issue 133: Doing diversity the right way; Singapore banks’ carbon bet
This week in ESG: Study finds improved diversity in Singapore boards; Singapore banks invest in carbon capabilities
Singapore listcos improve board age and gender diversity, but not cultural background mix: study
Findings show both progress and challenges that remain, says Terence Quek, chief of the Singapore Institute of Directors
