Disclosures

OCBC cuts financed emissions in all targeted ‘dirty’ sectors in 2024

Eric Khua received a 13-month jail sentence for causing grievous hurt.

Sias questions Vibrant Group on whether former CEO Eric Khua’s exit disclosure was ‘misleading’

Since an IPO aspirant is effectively taking money from the public, shouldn’t the public be told upfront where their money is going?
THINKING ALOUD

Clearer disclosure of IPO investment proceeds needed

Over-strict codes can drive relationships underground with even more explosive fallout. The board has a role, therefore, in applying common sense about the necessary action.

Memo to the CEO: Office romance is also the board’s business

HSBC failed to properly disclose investment banking relationships with Hong Kong-listed companies in more than 4,200 research reports published between 2013 and 2021.

HSBC fined HK$4.2 million by Hong Kong regulators over disclosure failure

Ground handler and caterer Sats receives an overall score of 114.1 out of a theoretical maximum of 143 points.

Singapore companies improve slightly on corporate governance; Sats retains top spot in key index

The recommendations by SBF apply to smaller businesses, which make up 84% of SGX listings, since not all listings (including secondary-listed issuers) are subject to sustainability reporting requirements.

SBF proposes 1-2 year extension of compliance deadline for SGX listcos’ climate-related disclosures

About 85 per cent of LReit’s committed debt facilities are linked to sustainability performance indicators.
ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 129: LReit’s new debt sticks to sustainability-linked structure; Oxford Economics weighs food cost of net zero

The fine by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) dates back to the height of the 2008-to-2009 financial crisis, when Barclays scrambled to raise funds from overseas investors including Qatar in order to avoid a state bailout.

UK regulator fines Barclays £40 million over disclosures related to Qatar dealings

Carl Icahn said the outcome allowed him to put to rest the short-seller’s “scurrilous and unsupported” allegations as federal authorities had investigated Hindenburg’s claims but chosen not to take action.

Icahn settles with US SEC over alleged disclosure failures