SGX Regco

BOARDROOM MATTERS

Responsible forward-looking disclosures

Investors expect transparent insight into companies’ strategic direction, risk exposure and future prospects

The profile of the companies that have expressed interest is exactly the profile SGX had expected to see, says Tan Boon Gin, CEO of SGX RegCo.

SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge to debut in mid-2026; resulting IPOs could tap EQDP funds

The changes to the Securities and Futures Act could pave the way for more tie ups between SGX and other exchanges

SGX RegCo CEO Tan Boon Gin last week unveiled proposals for new disclosure rules on executive remuneration, dividend policies and investor relations.
HOCK LOCK SIEW

More disclosures tied to value creation could be just the ‘culture shock’ the market needs

Entrenched mindsets that fester in short-term thinking about corporate governance could exact a steep cost

The enhanced disclosures on executive pay, dividend policy and investor relations are clearly linked to the Value Unlock programme announced late last year.
MARK TO MARKET

SGX RegCo stiffens its back with proposal for enhanced disclosures to drive value creation

The frontline market regulator should ask boards for more transparency on their thinking on capital management