corporate governance

Land of the rising funds

Japan finds itself at an inflection point, with equities finally back up to 1990 levels, and inflation on the rise after decades of deflation. But impending policy decisions by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will test the market’s resilience.

August 22, 2023

MioTech appoints president in pursuit of strategic expansion

Jack Lin joins the ESG data and intelligence company to lead its strategic growth and innovation plans.

August 23, 2022

Singapore focuses on disclosure in review

The Monetary Authority of Singapore's corporate governance review will address two areas where more disclosure is needed, according to a member of the committee conducting it.

February 28, 2017

In Japan, Abenomics focus is on corporate capex

Investors and economists in Tokyo wonder how to get Japanese corporations to start investing a ¥200 trillion cash horde.

June 09, 2013

Weak corporate governance in Hong Kong family businesses

Hong Kong family businesses struggle with recruitment and succession planning, while corporate governance improves among Hong Kong-listed companies, according to two separate surveys.

November 27, 2012

Hong Kong losing its edge as governance standards slip

A new report from the Asian Corporate Governance Association and CLSA reveals weakening commitment to reform.

September 19, 2012

China Forestry's auditor resigns amid accounting irregularities

KPMG gives up on the Chinese forestry company more than 12 months after it first brought the irregularities to light.

January 08, 2012

Hong Kong criticised for decline in corporate governance

The government is more concerned with the short-term expansion of its stock market in the face of competition from Shanghai, says the Asian Corporate Governance Association.

September 23, 2010

CLSA scores companies on green awareness

Many Asian companies are still oblivious to climate change issues, but CLSA says awareness will eventually evolve in the same way as it has for labour issues.

October 24, 2007

CCB appoints new CFO and chief risk officer

Pang Xiusheng and Zhu Xiaohuang accept executive positions as the bank looks to further build corporate governance capabilities.

June 15, 2006