ACGA News
30 December 2024
ACGA comments on Japan FSA’s draft amendments relating to cross-shareholdings
On 26 December 2024, ACGA submitted our comments on Japan’s Financial Services Agency’s (FSA) draft amendments to the “Cabinet Office Order on Disclosure of ...
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27 December 2024
ACGA Featured in Taiwan’s Local News
The presentation by Lake Wang, Research Head for Greater China, at the Taiwan Corporate Governance Association event caught the attention of Taiwanese media. Both the Economic ...
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26 December 2024
ACGA featured in Korean News for Advocacy on Commercial Law Amendments
ACGA submitted a letter to the Korea National Assembly advocating for amendments to the Commercial Law on 20 December 2024. This act was covered by several Korea news outlets, ...
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24 December 2024
Latest ACGA analysis - Hong Kong’s CG code revisions: Incremental, not revolutionary
Hong Kong’s stock exchange concluded its CG consultation on 19 December, moving forward with all proposed changes – though with some notable adjustments, writes ...
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23 December 2024
ACGA Blog - A crossroad for CG reforms in Korea
On 14 December, President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached following political turmoil over his controversial declaration of martial law earlier in the month. Prime Minister Han ...
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19 December 2024
Presentation at the Taiwan Corporate Governance Association
On 19 December, Lake Wang, Research Head for Greater China, delivered a presentation at a director networking event hosted by the Taiwan Corporate Governance Association. His ...
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13 December 2024
ACGA at OECD Philippine Conference on SOE Governance
On 13 December 2024, Amar Gill, Secretary General of ACGA, was invited as a speaker at Meeting of the OECD-Asia Network on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) ...
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11 December 2024
Chris Leahy - panellist at OECD Asia Corporate Governance Roundtable, Manila, Philippines
On 11 December 2024, Chris Leahy, ACGA Specialist Advisor for Southeast Asia, was invited as a speaker at the 25th Anniversary OECD-Asia Roundtable on Corporate Governance, held ...
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6 December 2024
ACGA Blog - Does India need value-up or governance up?
There has been much focus in Asia on regulatory initiatives like the “Value Up” programme in South Korea, Japan’s “Action Program” and similar ...
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2 December 2024
Panellist at AFRC Regional Regulatory Forum
On 2 December 2024, Amar Gill, Secretary General, was invited as a speaker at the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC) Regional Regulatory Forum addressing some 350 ...
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27 November 2024
Secretary General Amar Gill guest speaker at ICGN event in London
Amar Gill, Secretary General, was invited as a guest speaker to an in-person round table hosted by ICGN in London on November 27, 2024 and moderated by Jen Sisson, CEO of ICGN. ...
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25 November 2024
ACGA featured in Korea's local news, Yonhap News, and Edaily
On 25 November, Stephanie Lin, Research Head for Korea and Singapore, delivered a keynote speech, presenting findings from the paper, "Navigating the Korea AGM Maze," at ...
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21 November 2024
Conference Report Now Available
The Conference Report for our 23rd Annual Conference is now available. Delve into the insights and highlights from the recent ACGA Annual Conference with the release of our ...
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18 November 2024
ACGA featured by Economic Reform Research Institute: Proposals for improving Korea’s AGM operations and systems
The Seoul-based Economic Reform Research Institute has translated a summary of ACGA’s paper, Navigating the Korea AGM Maze, and featured it on its website. The paper ...
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30 October 2024
Latest ACGA analysis - Philippine bourse operator plans changes to insider blackout rules
On 30 September, the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) released a consultation paper seeking stakeholder views and comments on proposed changes to Listing and Disclosure Rules and ...
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29 October 2024
Latest ACGA analysis: Regulators in Malaysia roll back virtual shareholder meetings
From 1 March 2025, all general meetings of listed companies on the Main and ACE Markets of Bursa Malaysia must be held physically or offer a hybrid option, writes Chris Leahy, ...
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28 October 2024
ACGA new report: Activating Asia
We are pleased to share with you a new report, "Activating Asia'', on listed companies and investors in the 12 markets we cover. The research takes a deeper look at ...
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16 October 2024
CG Watch 2023: India Chapter
On 2 October 2024, ACGA released the India chapter of the CG Watch 2023 report titled "Sustainability is key: Decoding ambiguity and non-transparency." The report is ...
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8 October 2024
Speak at Barclays Webinar
On Tuesday, 08 October, Amar Gill, Secretary General was invited to speak at a webinar organized by Barclays focusing on the topic of "Asia Corporate Governance: Progress and ...
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25 September 2024
Lecture at the Japan Corporate Governance Network (CG Net), Tokyo
Amar Gill, Secretary General, was invited to deliver a lecture to members of the Japan Corporate Governance Network (CG Net) in Tokyo on 25 Sept 2024. The event was attended both ...
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17 September 2024
Briefing to SGX ListCo Directors on CG Watch Asean
Amar Gill, Secretary General, was invited by the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) to conduct a briefing for SGX-listed Company Directors on CG Watch Asean. Amar shared ...
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16 September 2024
SIAS’ Corporate Governance Conference 2024
Amar Gill, Secretary General, participated in a panel discussion titled “ESG – The Impact on the Corporate Strategy, or Combat the Fatigue?” at the Corporate ...
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11 September 2024
ACGA Blog: Restructurings in Korea test the limits of CG reform
Regulators seek to get better deals for investors as corporate overhauls favour majority owners, writes ACGA Research Manager Stephanie Lin. Read more here.
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11 September 2024
ACGA Op-ed in SCMP : Opinion | Are Hong Kong companies ready for truly independent boards?
ACGA's op-ed titled "Are Hong Kong companies ready for truly independent boards?" in South China Moring Post, authored by Amar Gill and Lake Wang, advocates for ...
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11 September 2024
ACGA-PRI Webinar – Corporate Governance in Asia-Pacific – A New Order?
The ACGA-PRI Webinar, titled “Corporate Governance in Asia-Pacific – A New Order?” held on 11 September 2024, was a collaborative effort between Principles for ...
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10 September 2024
Presentation to the 31st CITIC CLSA Investors’ Forum, Hong Kong
On Tuesday, 10 September 2024, Amar Gill, ACGA Secretary General was invited to be the Keynote and Expert Speaker at the 31st CITIC CLSA Investors’ Forum held at the Grand ...
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9 September 2024
ACGA Blog: Japan’s corporate value drive: turning up the heat
As the TSE takes stock of its campaign to improve company valuations, ACGA’s Head of Research Jane Moir looks at issues to emerge and what comes next. Read more here.
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9 September 2024
ACGA featured in The Economist: Japan’s sleepy companies still need more reform
ACGA’s perspective on the ongoing corporate governance reform in Japan is featured in The Economist. The article, titled 'Japan's sleepy companies still need more ...
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29 August 2024
CG Watch 2023: Australia Chapter
On 15 August 2024, ACGA released the Australia chapter of the CG Watch 2023 report titled "Sunny place, with shade: Progress and regress in corporate ...
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26 August 2024
New Member: NEI Investments
We are delighted to welcome NEI Investments as our newest member. NEI Investments is committed to providing Canadians with the investment solutions they need to achieve their ...
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23 August 2024
ACGA analysis: Philippines, Indonesia update disclosure rules
Regulators in Manila focus on shareholder meetings and cornerstone investors while Indonesia addresses share pledges, writes Specialist Advisor for Southeast Asia Chris Leahy. ...
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20 August 2024
Presentation at Directors Masterclass Series organized by Climate Governance Malaysia
Amar Gill, ACGA Secretary General, was invited to speak at the 'Directors Masterclass Series' organized by Climate Governance Malaysia on 20 Aug 2024 which was hosted by ...
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19 August 2024
ACGA features in HKEJ: HKIFA Supports a 9-Year Cap on INED Tenure
ACGA's response to the HKEX consultation was featured in the Hong Kong Economic Journal (HKEJ). The article, titled 'HKIFA Supports a 9-Year Cap on INED Tenure,' noted ...
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19 August 2024
CG Watch 2023: Greater China Chapter
On 5 August 2024, ACGA released the Greater China chapter of the CG Watch 2023 report titled "Edging up, sliding down: Top-down agendas, contrasting outcomes." The ...
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19 August 2024
Lecture at The Iclif Executive Education Center at ASB, Malaysia
Amar Gill, ACGA Secretary General, was invited to give a lecture at The Iclif Executive Education Center at The Asia School of Business (ASB) in Malaysia on 19 Aug 2024. Amar ...
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16 August 2024
Submission to HKEX on proposed changes to the Listing Rules and CG Code
On 16 August 2024, ACGA submited a letter to Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) on proposed changes to the Listing Rules and CG Code relating to board effectiveness, ...
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14 August 2024
New Member: Temasek
We are delighted to welcome Temasek as our newest member. Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore. As a generational investor, Temasek’s Purpose ...
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9 August 2024
New Member: Cathay Financial Holdings
We are delighted to welcome Cathay Financial Holdings as our newest member. Cathay Financial Holding Co., Ltd. (Cathay FHC) is the largest financial group in Taiwan, with total ...
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31 July 2024
ACGA Letter to SSBJ on Exposure Drafts of Sustainability Disclosure Standards
On 31 July 2024, ACGA sent a letter to the Sustainability Standards Board of Japan (SSBJ) in response to its Exposure Drafts of Sustainability Disclosure Standards issued on 29 ...
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18 July 2024
ACGA features in PwC's Corporate Reporting Users’ Forum
ACGA features in a column in PwC's Corporate Reporting Users’ Forum, "Asia’s fork in the road". The article was written by Jane Moir, ACGA Head of ...
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8 July 2024
ACGA features in Nikkei Asia: Fraud trial exposes shortfalls in Thai corporate governance
Amar Gill, Secretary General, features in a Nikkei Asia article – Fraud trial exposes shortfalls in Thai corporate governance. Amar's comments are quoted ...
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27 June 2024
New Member: TIH Investment Management Pte. Ltd.
We are delighted to welcome TIH Investment Management Pte. Ltd. as our newest member. Found in 1994, TIH has invested in a broad variety of sectors including Consumer & ...
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26 June 2024
CG Watch 2023: The Asean Chapter
On 12 June 2024, ACGA released the Asean chapter of the CG Watch 2023 report. Titled "Spectrum of standards: Regulators set the tone on CG progress," the report is ...
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26 June 2024
New Member: Makena Capital Management
We are delighted to welcome Makena Capital Management as our newest member. Makena Capital Management was formed in 2005 by senior executives from the Stanford Management ...
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24 June 2024
ACGA analysis: China’s new ESG reporting standard leaves room for local elements
On 24 June, ACGA Research Manager Lake Wang published a market update on China's proposals on sustainability standards published by the Ministry of Finance (MOF), the ...
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24 June 2024
CG Watch 2023: The Korea Chapter
On 10 June 2024, ACGA released the Korea chapter of the CG Watch 2023 report. Titled "Dismantling the discount: Retail investors push CG into political agenda," the ...
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20 June 2024
Presentation to PwC's Non-Executive Director Luncheon
Amar Gill, ACGA Secretary General, was invited to speak at a Non-Executive Director Luncheon organised by PwC in Hong Kong on 20 June 2024. Amar presented on the topic of ...
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19 June 2024
Submission to SEBI on BRSR amendments
On 19 June 2024, ACGA submitted a letter to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regarding its consultation paper on the Recommendations of the Expert Committee for ...
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14 June 2024
ACGA snapshot: Hong Kong consults on listing rule and CG Code changes
The market plans a raft of upgrades, including a hard cap of nine years on INED tenure, a limit of six directorships for independents, and a woman on the nomination committee, ...
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12 June 2024
Presentation at the CITIC CLSA Asean Forum, Jakarta
Amar Gill, ACGA Secretary General, spoke at the CITIC CLSA Asean Forum in Jakarta on 12 June 2024. He presented ACGA’s recent CG Watch report and provide an overview of ...
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6 June 2024
TWSE's International Symposium on Institutional Investors' Corporate Governance Trends
Amar Gill, ACGA Secretary General, gave a presentation on "Asian Corporate Governance Trends and Outlook" at an investor roundtable titled "International Symposium ...
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5 June 2024
Presentation to TIDA's Sustainable Governance Summit
Amar Gill, ACGA Secretary General, delivered the opening speech titled "Trends on Sustainable Governance & Board Responsibility" at the Sustainable Governance Summit ...
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29 May 2024
ACGA Blog: Will Taiwan catch the activist bug?
A shareholder proposal is testing the parameters of investor appetite to effect change at issuers, writes Research Manager Lake Wang. Read more here.
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24 May 2024
Letter to SEBI on India market practices
On 24 May 2024, ACGA issued a letter to the chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India introducing the ACGA India Working Group and addressing some key issues, ...
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22 May 2024
Submission to the Singapore Exchange Regulation on “Facilitating Shareholder-Requisitioned Meetings”
On 22 May 2024, ACGA submitted a letter to the Singapore Exchange Regulation on its consultation paper "Facilitating Shareholder- Requistioned Meetings" published on 23 ...
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22 May 2024
CG Watch 2023: The Japan Chapter
On 22 May 2024, ACGA released the Japan chapter of the CG Watch 2023 report. Titled "Ramping up CG Reform: Japan leaps to second in ACGA rankings," the report is written ...
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17 May 2024
UNGC-NBIM Corporate Integrity Forum, Seoul
Amar Gill, ACGA Secretary General, gave a presentation on the topic of “Putting Korea in the context of global and regional trends in corporate governance” at the ...
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16 May 2024
Harvard Law School Forum covers ACGA's Open Letter on Strategic Shareholdings in Corporate Japan
On 16 May 2024 the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance posted the ACGA Open Letter: Strategic Shareholdings in Corporate Japan on its website.
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10 May 2024
ACGA Blog: Ousting directors in Singapore is about to get easier
Proposed listing rule changes will address logistical hurdles faced by shareholders who call a general meeting but 10% voting rights threshold remains, writes ACGA Head of ...
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30 April 2024
Submission to RBI on climate disclosure
On 30 April 2024, ACGA submitted a letter to the Reserve Bank of India in response to its consultation on the "Draft Disclosure framework on Climate-related Financial Risks, ...
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29 April 2024
New Member: Align Partners Capital Management
We are delighted to welcome Align Partners Capital Management as our newest member. Founded in Seoul in 2021, Align Partners operates as a hedge fund manager focusing on Korea ...
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26 April 2024
ACGA Open Letter: Strategic Shareholdings in Corporate Japan
On 26 April 2024, ACGA released an open letter on strategic shareholdings in corporate Japan. ACGA and its undersigned members are issuing this letter to underscore the need to ...
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25 April 2024
IFAC Asia-Pacific Sustainability Exchange, Singapore
Amar Gill, ACGA Secretary General, spoke on a panel at the Asia-Pacific Sustainability Exchange hosted by The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) in Singapore on 25 ...
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23 April 2024
Presentation to Forum of Firms, Singapore
Amar Gill, ACGA Secretary General, presented on the topic of "CG Eco-system: Auditors & Audit Regulations" at the Forum of Firms Meeting hosted by the ...
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20 April 2024
ACGA's article published in Japan Association of Corporate Directors Magazine: ACGA's market rankings for corporate governance
ACGA's article, titled "ACGA's Market Rankings for Corporate Governance," is published in the April 2024 issue of Corporate Governance, a magazine published by ...
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12 April 2024
ACGA features in mint: The mysterious UBOs surfing in India’s small-cap froth
Sharmila Gopinath, ACGA Specialist Advisor, India, features in a mint article – The mysterious UBOs surfing in India’s small-cap froth. Sharmila's comments are ...
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28 March 2024
ACGA Blog: A boardroom battle, Hong Kong style
An attempt to unseat the CEO of fashion retailer Giordano puts the spotlight on tactics employed by tycoons in the city to achieve corporate control writes ACGA Research Manager ...
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14 March 2024
OECD Roundtable, Tokyo
Amar Gill, ACGA Secretary General Designate, spoke in a panel session "Asian markets and the revised G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance" at the 23rd OECD-ADBI ...
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8 March 2024
ACGA features in Bloomberg: China’s State Firms Cling to All-Male Boards Despite HKEX Rule
Jane Moir, Head of Research, and Stephanie Lin, Research Manager, feature in a Bloomberg article – China’s State Firms Cling to All-Male Boards Despite HKEX ...
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5 March 2024
IIC Corporate Governance Conference, Kuala Lumpur
Amar Gill, ACGA Secretary General Designate, spoke in a panel titled "Fit-For-Purpose: The Corporate Board’s Role in the Governance of Sustainability" at the ...
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29 February 2024
New Member: KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS
We are delighted to welcome KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS as our newest member. KLP was formed in 1949 and is Norways' largest pension company with about 100 Billion USD in AUM. ...
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29 February 2024
New Member: Palliser Capital
We are delighted to welcome Palliser Capital as our newest member. Palliser Capital is a global multi-strategy fund that applies a value-oriented investment philosophy to a broad ...
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28 February 2024
ACGA Snapshot: PRC, Malaysian companies face new climate reporting rules
China and Malaysia are the latest markets in the region to take steps toward greater climate disclosure, with both consulting on new sustainability rules for issuers. The ...
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26 February 2024
ACGA research on general mandate voting in Hong Kong
With Hong Kong falling from joint 2nd to 6th place in our recent 2023 CG Watch rankings, we decided to delve into the market's CG rules which have historically put minority ...
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29 January 2024
Presentation to HKCGI
Amar Gill, Secretary General Designate, spoke in a webinar titled, "International Business Collaborations: Startups", hosted by The Hong Kong Chartered Governance ...
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10 January 2024
ACGA Blog: Board diversity: a tale of two cities
As Hong Kong and Singapore take different approaches to boost female directorships, both are encountering similar problems, writes ACGA Head of Research Jane Moir. Read more here.
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8 January 2024
ACGA Blog: Retail shareholders: you’re on mute
Korea is the latest market to move toward virtual AGMs as a permanent fixture just as retail investors get louder in the region, writes ACGA Head of Research Jane Moir. Read more ...
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3 January 2024
ACGA features in Financial Times: India’s Supreme Court rules against escalating Adani probe
Sharmila Gopinath, ACGA Specialist Advisor, India, features in a Financial Times article – India’s Supreme Court rules against escalating Adani probe. Sharmila's ...
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3 January 2024
ACGA features in mint: Relief for Adani as SC lifts Hindenburg report cloud
Sharmila Gopinath, ACGA Specialist Advisor, India, features in a mint article – Relief for Adani as SC lifts Hindenburg report cloud. Sharmila's comments are quoted ...
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