Diversity on boards approaching a momentous milestone
The diversity of Singapore boards is approaching a momentous milestone, and with it a timely opportunity to set our course for the next stage of our collective governance journey.
Compulsory disclosure on board diversity presents opportunity for champions to shine
The Singapore Exchange’s (SGX) decision to mandate the disclosure of board diversity policies gives corporate governance champions in the market an important opportunity to stand out above the crowd.
Board Diversity Vital for Long-term Success
The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted stakeholders to pay close attention to companies’ sustainability and resilience. Companies would therefore need to assure stakeholders about their ability to navigate constant change and uncertainty, anticipate risks and capture new opportunities.
Women in Leadership, Women on Boards – It’s Time for a Change
There is an urgent need for more women on boards – and the time for change is now. The proportion of female university graduates and women in leadership positions in Singapore as at 2020 stood at 51 per cent and 31 per cent, respectively. Therefore, there are many opportunities for women to excel and reach their full potential in Singapore.
Importance of Diversity on Charity Boards: Do You Know Who You Need and How to Find Her?
With 27.4% women on their boards in June 2019, it would seem that the top 100 institutions of a public character (IPCs) in Singapore are faring better than the top 100 Singapore Exchange primary-listed companies (15.7%), and statutory boards in Singapore (24.5%). Yet, the IPC’s women-on-board percentage is the only one that has failed to see any increase since the end of 2018. Four out of the top 100 IPC boards remain fully male.