S1E1: Changes to Companies Act needed: BT Podcasts

Even with the proposed changes in place, requisitionists may still face challenges amid disagreements over the validity of requisition notices due to technical objections. Boards may also sometimes regard such requisitioned meetings as unwelcome, creating a tense relationship with the requisitionists. What more can be done? Howie Lim gets insights from Robson Lee, a senior corporate finance and capital markets lawyer. Synopsis: The Business Times Podcasts channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market, WealthBT, PropertyBT, Market Focus and sponsored series. In collaboration with Robson Lee. Highlights: 00:29 Proposed new rules and their impact 02:00 Measures to hold companies accountable 05:18 Regulatory responses and future changes 08:36 Why SGX RegCo’s proposed changes are inadequate 11:29 Is being litigious really the only solution? More about: Robson Lee Written and hosted by: Howie Lim ([email protected]) With Robson Lee, a senior corporate finance and capital markets lawyer Edited by: Howie Lim and Lee Kim Siang Produced by: Howie Lim Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Executive producer: Lee Kim Siang Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT podcasts: Channel: bt.sg/pcOM Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/pcAP Spotify: bt.sg/pcSP Google Podcasts: bt.sg/pcGO Website: bt.sg/podcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Mark To Market: bt.sg/btmark2mkt PropertyBT: bt.sg/btpropertybt WealthBT: bt.sg/btwealthbt BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.