Singapore Corporate Awards 2022

Guest of honour and Minister of Health Ong Ye Kung noted that CEOs and boards of today have more things to worry about, amid an increasing emphasis on the “less tangible but crucial aspects”, such as environmental, social and governance (ESG) related considerations.

Thirty-two companies, 6 individuals awarded at the 17th Singapore Corporate Awards

LEADING companies were honoured at the 17th annual Singapore Corporate Awards (SCA) on Tuesday (Aug 30) for their performance in corporate governance and sustaining shareholder returns.

The Business Times speaks to the boards of the nine companies that have garnered the awards for Best Risk Management at the Singapore Corporate Awards 2023.
SINGAPORE CORPORATE AWARDS 2023

Managing risks amid heightened uncertainty, macroeconomic challenges

Hear from boards of companies that have successfully navigated risks and challenges during a tough period

DBS chairman Peter Seah (left), SBS Transit chairman Bob Tan (centre) and Qian Hu's executive chairman Kenny Yap (right)

Playing their cards right with clear policies on sustainability and board diversity

The gold winners for best managed boards at this year’s Singapore Corporate Awards give their take on these issues

Winners of the Best Managed Board (Gold) awards with the minister and the SCA organisers and sponsors. From left: Kelvin Tan, council member of ISCA;
Marcus Lam, executive chairman, PricewaterhouseCoopers; Kenny Yap, chairman, Qian Hu Corporation; Bob Tan, chairman, SBS Transit; Minister Ong Ye Kung; Peter Seah, chairman, DBS; Wong Su-Yen, chairman, Singapore Institute of Directors; Wong Wei Kong, editor, The Business Times and award sponsor, Patrick Lee, Cluster CEO, Singapore, and Asean Markets of Standard Chartered Bank.

SCA honours leaders in corporate governance

THIS year, the 17th Singapore Corporate Awards (SCA) honoured 32 lissted companies for their exemplary performance in corporate governance and sustaining shareholder returns.

Andrew Lim, group chief financial officer, CapitaLand Investment.
BEST CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AWARD

Steadying the ship amid macroeconomic waves

Capital management discipline, strong balance sheet, healthy cash lines, productive and diverse workforce, will help firms tackle challenges

Good governance is a core component of sound corporate sustainability.

Good governance is key to managing today’s risks – and unlocking future growth

 The right balance between digitalisation and human interaction, while instilling the right governance framework, could result in customer and employee loyalty

The crisis has laid bare the need for strong leadership as companies navigate the troubled waters.

Revival of the fittest

EVEN as waves of the coronovirus continue to crash against global economies, new challenges have surfaced for businesses. Geopolitical tensions, surging inflation and spikes in interest rates are addi...

Sim Wing Yew, chief executive officer, Vicom
BEST RISK MANAGEMENT

Staying resilient against macroeconomic headwinds, climate change and digitalisation risks

Panellists share how their companies tackle risks while continuing to grow and improve.

The Singapore city skyline in the CBD.
BEST MANAGED BOARD (SILVER AND BRONZE)

Celebrating exemplary corporate governance

Silver and bronze winners of the Best Managed Board category at the Singapore Corporate Awards 2022 weigh in.

Wee Ee Cheong, chief executive officer, UOB.
BEST CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AWARD

Leaders who turn crisis into opportunity

These are the CEOs who lead organisations to scale new heights while achieving excellence in corporate governance