2005

by Michelle Quah, Nov 29 2005Communication MattersA new award that recognises exemplary investor relations practices will be given out next year. Michelle Quah reports good investor relations isn't simply about talking to shareholders. It's about the entire spirit of good corporate governance and corporate disclosure. About going beyond what's mandatory in the quality and fairness of… Read the full article
by Michelle Quah, Nov 22 2005Recognising the role of the CFOMore than just finance : Dr Kan (left) believes CFOs now face increased pressure while Prof Mak says they are critical in ensuring good governance A CFO's role has grown in stature and importance - and it's time to honour those who do their… Read the full article
by Leslie Yee, Nov 15 2005Saluting the best Annual ReportsFinding excellent annual reports which bring to life what's going on in the company' takes a lot of time. LESLIE YEE reports IMAGINE having to wade through 604 annual reports - many of them more than 100 pages long. That task befell five professionals from Ernst & Young (E&Y), who hunkered down for two weeks to get through it. E&Y partner Eleanor Lee says it took up… Read the full article
by Leslie Yee, Nov 10 2005Bringing out the best of Board PracticesThe Best Managed Board Award aims to raise the overall corporate governance bar in Singapore. LESLIE YEE reports. The correlation between good governance and company financial results may be tenuous, but 'investors tend… Read the full article
by Chen Huifen, Sep 20 2005Next Change:
Corporate Oscars for Listed CompaniesPublicly listed companies here will soon have their own version of the Oscars - with a red carpet and the highest accolades for the stars of corporate governance. The Singapore Corporate Awards (SCA) will consolidate two existing awards - the Annual Report Award (ARA) and the Best Managed Board Award (BMBA) - and include two new awards. 'The ARA… Read the full article