Is Olam price spike due to market misconduct?
THE commentary, “Why no SGX query on Olam price surge? (BT, March 15), mentions the perception that SGX may be less willing to query government-linked companies (GLCs).
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Revisit need for a separate securities regulator
IN 2008, The Business Times published my letter arguing for a review of the regulatory framework of our securities markets and that as part of this review, “we should closely examine the current approach to dealing with the conflicts between Singapore Exchange’s commercial and regulatory roles” (“Thoughts on SGX’s regulatory stance”, BT, Dec 23, 2008).
Read MoreGreater clarity needed in corporate governance rules
ON Sept 14, 2011, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) introduced amendments to listing rules to strengthen corporate governance practices and to improve disclosure.
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The perils of the ‘business case’
LAST year, someone who is active in the sustainability area in Singapore shared with me that many companies are engaging in sustainability initiatives only because they expect to see these being translated into profits.
Read MoreCost factor in corporate governance
IT IS important for regulators to be conscious of the costs and benefits of introducing new rules (“Mixed signals from SGX” by Mr Michael Dee; Wednesday).
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