Publication Type

Conference Paper

Version

submittedVersion

Publication Date

4-2001

Abstract

This paper was written specifically for the OECD Third Asian Roundtable on Corporate Governance, held in Singapore in April 2001, the theme of which was "the Role of Boards and Stakeholders in Corporate Governance". It goes without saying that a significant part of corporate governance is about managerial control and accountability. The duties imposed on directors, how Board members are chosen, Board composition, the interaction between members, the roles and responsibilities that Boards undertake, both as a whole and by their individual members, all have significant impact on the efficacy and propriety of the Board in fulfilling its functions. This paper discusses the regulatory environment within which Boards of listed companies in Singapore operate. It summarises the duties, roles and responsibilities imposed on and undertaken by Boards and directors in Singapore and highlights key aspects of Board processes and practices. Some empirical data is presented and the latest developments in corporate governance in Singapore and spearheaded by the relevant regulatory authorities are also highlighted.

Discipline

Business Law, Public Responsibility, and Ethics | Commercial Law | Law

Research Areas

Corporate, Finance and Securities Law

Publication

Third Asian Roundtable on Corporate Governance, Singapore, 4-6 April 2001

First Page

1

Last Page

23

Identifier

10.2139/ssrn.268077

City or Country

Singapore

Copyright Owner and License

Authors

Additional URL

https://ssrn.com/abstract=268077

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