SID Boardroom matters

Singapore Institute of Directors names Emily Poon as new CEO

The former Ogilvy PR Apac president will join the institute as CEO-designate on Mar 1

For Singapore companies competing globally, governance rigour is a competitive necessity.
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Workplace romance: When boards must step in

When do workplace relationships cross the line – from being a personal issue to a boardroom concern?

Minister Chee Hong Tat emphasised that the Value Unlock programme is not just about funding, although financial support is part of it.  “It also provides platforms that support companies in their journey to take decisive actions to create and communicate better,” he added.

SID launches platform for listcos’ board chairs as Value Unlock programme opens for applications

The SID Chairpersons Guild complements the national effort to strengthen the development of Singapore’s equities market

Singapore’s governance journey has been characterised by a delicate balance between market maturity and regulatory intervention.
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Strengthening governance beyond compliance

Over the past decade, female board representation has risen from 8.3% in 2014 to 18.3% in 2025, across all listed firms

Quek has led the Singapore Institute of Directors for nearly four years.

Singapore Institute of Directors CEO Terence Quek to step down in April 2026

He is leaving to pursue an ‘unexpected and exciting’ new opportunity

As the role of the director continues to evolve, so too must the approach to board recruitment and development.
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The changing face of directorships

The culture of the boardroom can make or break a director’s ability to fulfil their duties

All these developments point to a reshaping of board composition across the market and present a significant milestone.
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Singapore’s big board refresh... and what lies beyond

The nine-year rule has been a necessary jolt, forcing boards to re- examine composition, succession and independence

Most NPOs are led by boards made up of unpaid volunteers, whose motivations tend to stem from service, purpose and professional pride.
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Serving with purpose: Expectations of non-profit board directors

Unlike directors of listed companies, NPO directors operate in an environment where the Code of Corporate Governance, Companies Act and SGX Listing Rules do not apply

Singapore’s delay in the rollout of standards set out by the International Sustainability Standards Board means that Malaysia and Australia will now be ahead in terms of reporting requirements.
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Making sense of the shifting ESG regulatory climate

Singapore is not the first jurisdiction to revisit its climate reporting requirements

Trade disruptions and policy shifts are no longer short-term nuisances – they are structural considerations with long-term implications.
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How boards should adapt to trade risks

With unpredictable tariffs, retaliatory trade measures and an increasingly fragmented global supply system, trade policy shocks are starting to render traditional strategic plans obsolete