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Board Guide

How does a Board fulfil its dual role of performance (ensuring long-term value creation) and conformance (ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, rules and codes)? What are the roles of the Board vis-à-vis management when developing and implementing corporate strategy? How should the Board engage shareholder activists, proxy advisers and the media, if at all? The answers to these questions, and more, are found in the Board Guide, the definitive guide to the roles, duties, challenges and leading practices of Boards. In its 3rd Edition (2018), this guide is part of a series of Corporate Governance Guides produced by Singapore Institute of Directors and published by Write Editions.

Audit Committee Guide

What are the differences between an internal and external auditor, especially with regard to auditor independence and the regulation of their professions? How can the AC reduce the risk of non-compliance with accounting standards and respond to regulatory reviews, such as the Financial Reporting Surveillance Programme? What are the differences between interested person and related party transactions, and what are the associated duties of the AC? The answers to these questions, and more, are found in the Audit Committee Guide, the definitive guide to the roles, duties, challenges and leading practices of ACs. In its 3rd Edition (2018), this guide is part of a series of Corporate Governance Guides produced by Singapore Institute of Directors and published by Write Editions. Read More

Board Risk Committee Guide

Different companies have different committees for risk management – Management Risk Committee, Board Risk Committee, Audit and Risk Committee, specialised Board-level risk committees such as Safety and Health Committee, and so on. How should a company best structure its governance of risk? How can a company express its risk tolerance or appetite and communicate that internally and externally? What are the lines of defence that a Board can rely on to ensure that the company’s risk management and internal controls are adequate and effective? The answers to these questions, and more, are found in the Board Risk Committee Guide. In its 3rd Edition (2018), this guide is part of a series of Corporate Governance Guides produced by Singapore Institute of Directors and published by Write Editions. Read more

Nominating Committee Guide

Why is gender diversity – or for that matter, Board diversity – important for an effective Board? How does an independent director suddenly lose his “independence” after nine years on the Board? How do directors remove the Board Chairman? The answers to these questions and more are provided in the Nominating Committee Guide, the definitive guide to the roles, duties, challenges and leading practices of NCs. In its 3rd Edition (2018), this guide is part of a series of Corporate Governance Guides produced by Singapore Institute of Directors and published by Write Editions. Read more

Remuneration Committee Guide

How much, and how, should CEOs be paid? Should shares be used to remunerate employees and directors? If so, what are the risks and risk management issues to consider? What are the kinds of demands regulators, shareholders and other stakeholders place on pay decisions and disclosures? The answers to these and other questions can be found in the Remuneration Committee Guide, the definitive guide to the workings of RCs, and the issues faced by them. In its 3rd Edition (2018), this guide is part of a series of Corporate Governance Guides produced by Singapore Institute of Directors and published by Write Editions. Read more

Resource Guide

The Corporate Governance Guides for Boards in Singapore is a series of online and printed guides to help Boards and directors of Singapore-incorporated companies to discharge their duties more effectively. The series consists of Resource Guide, Board Guide, Audit Committee Guide, Board Risk Committee Guide, Nominating Committee Guide, Remuneration Committee Guide, and eGuide to the Code of Corporate Governance. This Resource Guide provides readers with an overview of all seven Guides in the series, as well as useful navigational tips for both the online and printed versions. In its 3rd Edition (2018), this guide is part of a series of Corporate Governance Guides produced by Singapore Institute of Directors and published by Write Editions. Read More

Leading Reform

As the prime mover of the prison reform in Singapore that brought down the prison population from more than 18,000 to fewer than 13,000 between 2002 and 2006, author Chua Chin Kiat draws on his experience of transforming the Singapore Prison Service. Leaders in the public, people and private sectors will benefit from the step-by-step guide and leadership perspectives of the author in this book. Read more

The M Quotient

This book celebrates the lives of 13 prominent personalities – including the late President S R Nathan – who had migrated from the small town of Muar in Malaysia to Singapore, where they pursued their dreams and attain prominence. The M Quotient – the unique Muar spirit, culture and values – were to serve them well they went on to achieve noteworthy success. Read more

Raw Diamonds

“Raw Diamonds” is a sweet reminder that we are all connected in some ways and we can all make an impact on a teen’s life – for good, and for the better. Truly, each and every teen – notwithstanding his or her vocation and background – is a precious diamond born and destined to shine – when we believe. Read more

Staying’ Alive

As society advances at breakneck speed amid widespread digital disruption and information avalanche—including the ever-increasing bombardment of contradictory advice and news on health—how do you stay healthy to live well? Stayin’ Alive aims to empower readers to think and live healthily by uncovering common health myths and facts swirling around online and offline. Authored by leading cardiologist Dr Mak Koon Hou, this easy-to-read, informative and intriguing book helps you get your body in shape, understand the truth regarding diet and exercise, and finally, apply the knowledge daily. Read More

Nature. Health. Happiness.

Due to rapid urbanisation, an increasing number of people are now living in cities, losing their connection with nature. In recent years, numerous studies have shown that living near greenery helps people live longer, healthier and happier lives. This book is a compilation of perspectives from professionals who have an avid interest in nature and the green environment. The Nature and Mindful Awareness Study (NaMAS) has indicated that walking mindfully in the rainforest can enhance well-being and mental resilience. We believe there is an urgent need to protect our rainforest for our future generations. This book is published in collaboration with NParks and NUS Mind Science Centre. Read More

Profiles in Resilience

Tough times don’t last, but tough people do! The recipe for resilience lies in the practice and joy of being in touch with humanity and nature. Profiles in Resilience has been inspired by the crisis wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic. In spite of their humble beginnings – some beset by abject poverty – the 20 individuals featured in the book are able to emerge as accomplished leaders in their fields, through sheer diligence, perseverance and dare. They have been senior civil servants, corporate leaders, university professors, and even a top motor racer and fashionista. Read More