Author: Mak Yuen Teen

By Mak Yuen Teen Corporate governance and transparency awards in Singapore have become controversial of late, due to several instances of companies winning such awards and then running into serious corporate governance problems...

Did the participation of the NEDs in the share option scheme undermine their oversight role, including their responsibilities in ensuring proper risk management?

On the Catalist, more liberal rules apply in a number of areas, making for a risky situation for investors when this comes up against poor governance.

Many companies fail to recognise weaknesses in their boards and how they can affect board culture, behaviour and dynamics.

I believe the authorities should reconsider the suitability of perps for ordinary retail investors, especially with more issuers using such securities.