shareholder focus
Shell considers slowing the pace of its carbon emissions cuts
Shell has been considering slowing the pace of its carbon-emissions cuts as it updates its energy-transition strategy, according to people familiar with the matter.
While bonus shares are largely a gimmick, DBS’ proposed issue is a boon
THE mention of a bonus sends the heartbeats of salaried workers racing. Maybe this word has the same effect with investors.
Major shareholders are not helping by buying more cheap shares in deeply discounted listed groups
THAT a major shareholder is adding to its shares in a listed group ought to be seen in a positive light, in general.
Sarine hires investment banking consultancy to enhance shareholder value
DIAMOND technology company Sarine Technologies said it appointed an investment banking consultancy firm to “aid in analysing and pursuing means to maximising shareholder value”.
Japan financial regulator plans ‘action programme’ to boost shareholder engagement
JAPAN’S financial regulator plans to compile an “action programme” in the first half of this year, with a set of measures to promote deeper company engagement with investors and to enhance board capab...
Boards should communicate regularly to reduce stakeholder uncertainty
BY MOST accounts, 2023 will be a difficult year for most countries. The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, warned recently of tough going because the main engines of ...
More can be done by listed issuers to engage shareholders
I AM not a shareholder of Straits Trading but was impressed by the company’s initiatives to set up a Shareholders’ Club engaging and providing investment opportunities to shareholders, and efforts in ...
Corporate purposes should go beyond just profits, shareholder value: panel
Speakers urge firms to be accountable to stakeholders, but acknowledge this could be challenging
Corporate purposes should go beyond just profits and shareholder value: panel
COMPANIES ought to do away with focusing just on enhancing profits and shareholder value and align themselves with the needs of society and a "higher purpose", said speakers at a panel during the Stew...
Bayer shareholder Union Investment says CEO should stay on
Support for Werner Baumann comes after major shareholder Temasek pushes for his removal
