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Asia’s independent directors lack independence; controlling shareholders to blame, says investor group
Though new rules in Asia have kicked in over the past year, they are far from the reforms needed to incentivise directors to challenge majority shareholders not acting in a firm's best interest, says Asian Corporate Governance Association.
Amid increasing stakeholder expectations for updated diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategies, a guide tailored to Malaysia's context has been launched to help corporate leaders deal with issues of fair treatment at the workplace.
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Diversity, equity and inclusion: Asia urged to look beyond gender
While gender was one of the first items addressed and remains a priority, experts say Asia has lingered on this issue for too long, neglecting other vital areas.
Waste
Asia Pacific firms lead in ranking of world’s most sustainable corporations for first time in decade
Two Australian companies in the recycling business clinched the top spots, while five Chinese firms made their debut in Corporate Knights’ Global 100 Index.
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