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    • Companies that set the right tone from the top on governance and transparency will create rigorous processes, controls and a culture to manage risks, thus preventing financial losses and reputational damage.
    • Companies that set the right tone from the top on governance and transparency will create rigorous processes, controls and a culture to manage risks, thus preventing financial losses and reputational damage. PHOTO: PIXABAY

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    Jeffery Tan

    Published Wed, Sep 18, 2024 · 10:22 AM

    IN THE world of investing, a company’s corporate governance and transparency play a pivotal role in helping investors make informed decisions. A well-governed company that values transparency is often a safer bet for the man-in-the-street investor.

    Corporate governance is the system of rules, practices and processes by which a company is directed and controlled.

    Transparency is about how openly a company shares operational and financial information.

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