by Willie Tan | Jun 27, 2026 | Running Your Company
Introduction Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) struggle to translate good intentions about risk management into a practical, up-to-date risk register. Maintaining an effective risk register helps directors and executives meet governance expectations under...
by Willie Tan | Jun 26, 2026 | Running Your Company
Introduction Many companies in Singapore are asking how to appoint and record a Data Protection Officer in their organisation as they seek to comply with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). This article explains the practical steps to appoint a Data Protection...
by Willie Tan | Jun 25, 2026 | Running Your Company
Introduction Data protection is a core compliance area for companies operating in Singapore. This article, Data Protection Obligations for Singapore Companies: PDPA Basics and Registers, explains the practical obligations under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)...
by Willie Tan | Jun 24, 2026 | Running Your Company
Introduction ESG and sustainability reporting has become a central governance topic for many businesses in Singapore. The article “The Role of the Corporate Secretary in ESG and Sustainability Reporting” explains how the corporate secretary contributes to...
by The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team | Jun 24, 2026 | Corp Sec Library, Running Your Company
A Singapore minority shareholder who believes the directors have wronged the company cannot simply file a writ in the company’s name. The company is a separate legal person, and only the board (or in some cases the general meeting) can authorise litigation in...
by The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team | Jun 24, 2026 | Corp Sec Library, Running Your Company
When a Singapore minority shareholder wants to sue the directors on behalf of a wronged company, the path runs through Section 216A of the Companies Act 1967 — the statutory derivative action. But standing alone is not enough. Before the court will grant leave to...
