Awards

SIAS Investors’ Choice Awards 2024 Presentation Ceremony

17 September 2024 | Tuesday | 7.00pm – 10.00pm
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore | Grand Ballroom, Level 1

Guest of Honour
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam

The Investors’ Choice Awards (ICA) recognises excellence in companies and individuals adopting the best ESG & corporate governance practices. ESG plays a vital role in a company’s sustainability, thus supporting investment decisions, specifically for retail investors. In trusting companies’ Boards and the Management, whilst investors plough their monies into these companies hoping for their desired returns, they are also increasingly interested to know what ESG risks companies are exposed to, how they plan to manage these risks, and how they are meeting their sustainability targets. SIAS, together with NUS-CGS and its industry partners, has developed a scorecard and methodology to focus on sustainability, governance, transparency and communications for the benefit of investors.

This year, there will only be Winner titles accorded to all the Award Recipients. This is to recognise individuals and companies which have excelled beyond performance benchmarks and to encourage others to achieve this standard.

SIAS also recognises the various stakeholders who facilitate investing in Singapore by driving good governance and education in the Outstanding CEO Award, Best Retail Broker Award and Financial Journalist of the Year Award.

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Winners’ list 2024

Singapore Corporate Governance Award

Big Cap

Mid Cap

Small Cap

REITs & Business Trusts

Diversity

Singapore Corporate Sustainability Award

Big Cap

Mid Cap

Small Cap

REITs & Business Trusts

Investors' Choice Outstanding CEO Award

Kerry Mok

Lim Ah Cheng 

Lim Hock Chee 

Wee Ee Cheong 

Shareholder Communications Excellence Award

Big Cap

Mid Cap

Small Cap

REITs & Business Trusts

Financial Journalist Award

Joyce Lim

Senior Correspondent, The Straits Times

Financial Story of The Year

Samantha Chiew

Associate Editor, The Edge Singapore

Financial Journalist of The Year

Tan Chee Yun

Business Correspondent, Lianhe Zaobao

Financial Journalist of The Year

Chor Khieng Yuit

Senior Business Correspondent, The Straits Times

Investor Education Journalist of The Year

Megan Cheah

Journalist, The Business Times

Most Promising Journalist of the Year

The Edge Singapore Team

The Edge Singapore

Financial Story of The Year

Chua Tian Tian

Finance Presenter, MoneyFM 89.3

Most Promising Journalist of the Year

Dr Wealth

BigFatPurse Pte Ltd

Investment Blog of the Year

Hu Yuan Wen

Associate Business Editor, Lianhe Zaobao​

Special Award

Jake Ho

Senior Producer, Money Mind, CNA

Special Award

Best Retail Broker Award

Most Transparent Company Award

Communications

Consumer Discretionary

Consumer Staples

Energy

Financials

Healthcare

Industrials

Materials

Real Estate

Technology

Utilities

Financial Journalist Award
Objective

To encourage financial journalists to uplift their reporting standards and provide financial information that is beneficial to the investing community at large. 

Selection Process

Judging of entries is based on news value, originality, reportorial quality, analytical value, and impact on the financial community and retail investors at large.

This award is open to career journalists only. Journalists from the local media, both print and broadcast, are eligible. 

Financial Journalist of the Year Award

Based on newsworthy contributions that made substantial impact on the investing community for the period under review, he/she must be a well-rounded journalist with the ability not only to break significant stories but is also able to write commentaries that take a clear position and provide insights for investors.

Investor Education Award

Focusing on education and the impact on the investing community, the journalist/programme must have displayed sound knowledge of the investment principles and the instruments discussed, produced and/or written consistently over a minimum period of at least six (6) months. 

Financial Story of the Year Award

Candidates under this category are judged on either one story or a series of stories based on one topic that made an impact on the financial community.

Most Promising Journalist of the Year Award

To qualify for this award, a candidate must be a financial journalist for not more than three years and under the age of 30.

Investment Blog of the Year Award

To award investment websites & blogs that provides information and insights about investing, platform for readers to learn about different investment options, strategies, and financial news that can impact investment decisions.

 

Educational Content
Must cover a wide range of topics, not only products (features and risks), promoting the importance of financial planning including retirement planning and how impactful it is on the investing community

Target Audience
Articles must benefit a wide range of audiences 

Consistency
Demonstrate on-going interest, variety and standard

Feedback
Must be strongly supported by the readers, listeners or viewers

Track Record
Minimum 3 years track record in the community investor education domain

Selection Committee

Chairperson

Ms Elaine Lim

Honorary Advisor,
SIAS

Co-Chairperson

Ms Catherine Ong

CEO,
Catherine Ong Associates
Committee Members
Mr Ang Hao Yao

Honorary Secretary, SIAS and
Private Investor 

Mr Andrew Cheng

Group CEO,
Kingsmen Creatives Ltd

Mr Sivanithy s/o Rathananthan

Senior Editor & Trainer,
SIAS

Mr TK Yap, CFA

Consultant

 Mr Christopher Cheong

Director,
Bio-Scaffold International

Ms Chia Hui Kheng

Managing Director,
Citigate Dewe Rogerson Singapore

Ms Ang Shih-Huei

CEO and Co-Founder,
H/Advisors Klareco 

Ms Karin Lai

Director,
SEC Newgate Singapore

Ms Patsy Phay

Executive Director,
Mileage Communications

Ms Foo Yiting

Executive Director,
Eleven Pte Ltd 
Knowledge Partners
Best Retail Broker Award
Objective
To encourage brokerage firms to better their quality of service and information provided to ensure retail investors have a good understanding of what they invest in.
Selection Process

SIAS, in collaboration with Singapore Management University has developed a set of criteria for the effective evaluation of brokerage firms in Singapore.

Brokers are shortlisted through the following processes:

Through qualitative research, SMU identifies brokerage firms based on variables such as product offerings, disclosure & security, technology, investor education, customer service and recognition. To ensure that the award reflects the true sentiments and experiences of the investing community, participation from retail investors in the Retail Brokerage Survey provided more insight into the quality and satisfaction level of the various brokerage services available in Singapore.

Selection Committee Members meet to decide the winners based on the results.

Based on both qualitative and quantitative research, results are tabulated and scored. Brokerage firms are also asked to submit a writeup on their initiatives.

Selection Committee Members meet to decide the winners based on the results.

Selection Committee
Chairman

Mr Ang Hao Yao

Honorary Secretary, SIAS and
Private Investor

Committee Members

Mr David Kuo

Co-Founder, The Smart Investor &
former CEO of the Motley Fool Singapore

Prof David Ding

Professor of Finance and Associate Head, School of Economics and Finance , Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand

Mr Christopher Cheong

Director,
Bio-Scaffold International 

Mr Terence Wong

CEO,
Azure Capital

Mr Richard Dyason

Executive Director,
The Institute of Internal Auditors Singapore
Knowledge Partners

Most Transparent Company Award 

Objective

To recognise public listed companies which are transparent in their timely disclosure of information, and facilitate shareholders’ rights and equitable treatment. Investors can, therefore, make informed investment decisions.

Categories

2024

  • Communications  
  • Consumer Discretionary  
  • Consumer Staples 
  • Energy  
  • Financials  
  • Healthcare  
  • Industrials  
  • Materials  
  • Real Estate  
  • Technology  
  • Utilities 
Selection Process

SIAS, together with NUS School of Business, Centre for Governance and Sustainability (CGS), assesses all the SGX listed companies based on their Transparency and Disclosure. This is part of the STARS framework developed for the Corporate Governance scorecard. In addition, LSEG Stock Reports+ scores are added to tabulate the total score. Handshakes also provides insights and data on the shortlisted companies as part of due diligence checking.

All SGX listed companies are evaluated and shortlisted based on their Transparency and Disclosure. 

Indicators in STARS Framework – ‘Transparency and Disclosure’ Section takes into consideration Quality of Annual Report, Disclosure of Interested Person Transactions (IPT), Directorships in Listed Companies, Timeliness of Release of Results, Executive Director/Top 5 Executives’ Remunerations, Non-Executive Director Fees, and Corporate Website.  

LSEG Stock Reports+ scores, which combine the analysis of five widely used investment decision making tools: Earnings, Fundamental, Relative Valuation, Risk and Price Momentum, are adopted as a screener for the shortlisted companies. Refinitiv Stock Reports+ scores are added to tabulate the total score and Handshakes provides further research and information on the companies.

The MTCA Selection Committee Members, comprising industry partners and media, meet to decide the winners based on the quantitative and qualitative inputs.

Selection Committee
Chairman

TK Yap, CFA 

Consultant

Advisor
Prof Lawrence Loh

Director,
Centre for Governance and Sustainability, NUS Business School
National University of Singapore 

 Committee Members

Mr David Gerald

Founder, President & CEO
SIAS 

Mr Leslie Yee

Senior Correspondent,
The Business Times

Mr David Bottomley

Deputy Chief Editor,
CNA Digital

Ms Hu Yuanwen

Business Editor,
Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报
Newshub, Chinese Media Group
Singapore Press Holdings

Mr Vikram Khanna

Associate Editor,
The Straits Times

Ms Carmen Wee 

Chief Executive Officer,
Investment Management of Singapore (IMAS)

Ms Bernice Tan

Assistant Vice President,
Xpert & Analytics, Handshakes

Ms Melinda Sam

CEO,
Securities Association of Singapore (SAS) 

Mr Christopher Cheong

Director,
Bio Scaffold International

Ms Goola Warden

Executive Editor,
The Edge Singapore 

Mr Choo Eng Beng

Vice President,
Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(ISCA)

Mr Tay Woon Teck

Senior Advisor,
RSM Singapore

Ms Sam Hui Min Lisa

President,
The Law Society of Singapore

Mr Ang Hao Yao

Chairman, Credit Counselling Singapore
and Private Investor
Knowledge Partners

Shareholder Communications Excellence Award 

Objective

To encourage companies to adopt high levels of investor-relation practices so as to engage shareholders in a more frequent and timely way. This will in term turn help shareholders and the investing community to understand the company and make an informed decision. 

Categories

2024

• Big Cap (market capitalisation of $1 billion and above)  

• Mid Cap (market capitalisation of $300 million to less than $1 billion)  

• Small Cap (market capitalisation of less than $300 million)  

• REITs & Business Trusts  

Selection Process
The scorecard for the award is jointly developed by SIAS together with NUS School of Business, Centre for Governance and Sustainability (CGS).
All SGX listed companies are evaluated on their corporate governance score using STARS framework. The top 20% of companies with the highest scores are then assessed further using the Shareholder Communications Excellence Assessment Scorecard.

The Shareholder Communications Excellence Award criteria:

  • Policy and Structure 
  • Disclosure and Practices 
  • Communication and Outreach
  • Following and Coverage  

 

The company’s communication activities such as Investors Day, dialogue sessions and briefings are included as part of the overall score. 

The SCEA Selection Committee Members evaluate shortlisted companies based on qualitative and quantitative inputs.
Selection Committee
Chairperson
Mrs Elaine Lim

Honorary Advisor,
SIAS

Co-Chair

Mr Sivanithy Rathananthan

Senior Editor & Trainer, SIAS

Committee Members

Mr Harold Woo

Emeritus Adviser, Corporate Access and IR Advisory
SGListCos

Mr Kyo Tan

Associate Director,
Investment Management of Singapore
(IMAS)

 Mr Leslie Yee

Senior Correspondent,
The Business Times

Mr Chew Boon Leong

Associate Editor,
Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报
Newshub, Chinese Media Group
Singapore Press Holdings

Mr David Bottomley

Deputy Chief Editor,
CNA Digital

Ms Goola Warden

Executive Editor,
The Edge Singapore

Mr Vikram Khanna

Associate Editor,
The Straits Times

Mr Lai Kwok Kin

Founder & Group MD,
WeR1 Consultants Pte Ltd

Knowledge Partner

Singapore Corporate Sustainability Award 

Objective

To assess all listed companies in Singapore holistically with a robust look at the overall environmental (E), social (S) and governance (G) aspects of sustainability disclosures and reporting.

Categories
2024

• Big Cap (market capitalisation of $1 billion and above)

• Mid Cap (market capitalisation of $300 million to less than $1 billion)

• Small Cap (market capitalisation of less than $300 million)

• REITs and Business Trusts

Selection Process

SIAS, together with Centre for Governance and Sustainability (CGS), NUS Business School, has developed a robust selection process to recognise listed companies that have demonstrated good overall ESG sustainability disclosures and reporting. LSEG Stock Reports Plus scores are added to tabulate the total score. Handshakes also provide insights and data on the shortlisted companies as part of due diligence checking. 

All SGX listed companies are assessed based on their sustainability reports for FY 2022 which are available as of 31 July 2023. THE STEMS framework is used to assess companies’ corporate sustainability performance.
STEMS Framework

Strategy and Governance

Companies are assessed on their strategy formulation, governance practices, ESG data disclosures, balanced reporting, adoption of globally recognised framework, and assurance.

Targets and Metrics

Companies are assessed on their short-, medium-, and long-term target setting as well as metrics used for tracking targets.

Environment and Climate

Companies are assessed on their disclosure of climate-related risks and opportunities, risk management, and environmental-related measurements including Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.

Materiality and Stakeholders

Companies are assessed on ESG material factors identification, disclosures of reasons for ESG material factors selection, and stakeholder engagement in determining ESG material factors.

Social and Organisation

Companies are assessed on their social-related practices pertaining to employment and local community.

LSEG Stock Reports+ scores, comprising earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum, are used as a screener for the shortlisted companies.

The SCSA Selection Committee Members, comprising industry partners, meet to decide the winners based on the quantitative and qualitative inputs.
Selection Committee
Chairman
Mr Loh Uantchern

Vice President, SIAS and
CEO (Asia Pacific), Black Sun

Co-Chairman

Mr David Gerald

Founder, President & CEO
SIAS 
Advisor
Prof Lawrence Loh

Director,
Centre for Governance and Sustainability, NUS Business School
National University of Singapore 

Committee Members

Ms Lee Sze Yeng 

Managing Partner,
KPMG 

Mr Kyo Tan

Associate Director,
Investment Management Association of Singapore
(IMAS)

Mr David Smith

Senior Investment Director,
abrdn

Mr Simon Ong

Vice President,
The Institute of Internal Auditors Singapore
(IIA Singapore)
Mr Michael Diegelmann

Co-Founder,
Global ESG Monitor

Ms Chen Huifen

Editor,
The Business Times

Mr Vikram Khanna

Associate Editor,
The Straits Times 

Mr David Bottomley

Deputy Chief Editor,
CNA Digital

Ms Goola Warden

Executive Editor,
The Edge Singapore

Ms Hu Yuanwen

Business Editor,
Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报
Newshub, Chinese Media Group
Singapore Press Holdings
Knowledge Partners
Investors’ Choice Outstanding CEO Award
Objective

To award CEOs of public listed companies who have demonstrated high levels of competence, integrity,
excellent communications and good corporate governance. Through outstanding leadership, these CEOs lead their
respective companies in achieving good financial results and breakthroughs in business which benefit shareholders. 

Selection Criteria

• Shareholder Return
• Share Price
• Governance & Transparency
• Integrity
• Communication Skills
• Resilience – Able to turn the company around amid corporate distress

Selection Process

This year, for the first time, CEOs are nominated by SIAS members and investors by evaluation based on the selection criteria via an online survey. The ICOCA Selection Committee Members, comprising industry partners, then meet to review the list of nominees and decide the winners by combining both quantitative and qualitative inputs.

Selection Committee
Chairman
Mr David Gerald

Founder, President & CEO,
SIAS

Advisor

Mr Boon Swan Foo 

Chairman,
Non-Executive, Non-independent Director,
Global Investments Limited

Committee Members

Ms Goola Warden

Executive Editor,
The Edge Singapore

Ms Chen Huifen

Editor,
The Business Times

Mr Steven Gwynn Jones

Supervising Editor, TV News International
CNA Digital

Ms Poon Chian Hui

Business Editor,
The Straits Times

Ms Hu Yuanwen

Business Editor,
Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报
Newshub, Chinese Media Group
Singapore Press Holdings
Mr Terence Wong

CEO,
Azure Capital

Mr David Kuo

Co-Founder, The Smart Investor &
former CEO of the Motley Fool Singapore

Mr Robson Lee

Partner,
Kennedys Legal Solutions

Singapore Corporate Governance Award 

Objective

To encourage public listed companies to be accountable to shareholders by adopting higher levels of corporate governance and corporate sustainability performance while achieving good business and financial results.

Categories

2024

• Big Cap (market capitalisation of $1 billion and above)
• Mid Cap (market capitalisation of $300 million to less than $1 billion)
• Small Cap (market capitalisation of less than $300 million)
• REITs and Business Trusts
• Diversity 

Selection Process 

SIAS, together with Centre for Governance and Sustainability (CGS), NUS Business School, has developed a robust selection process to recognise listed companies that have good corporate governance and sustainability practices which promote shareholder interests. LSEG Stock Reports Plus scores are added to tabulate the total score. Handshakes also provide insights and data on the shortlisted companies as part of due diligence checking.  

All SGX listed companies are evaluated and shortlisted using the STARS-SMART frameworks. The STARS framework is used to assess companies’ corporate governance performance and the SMART Framework is used to measure companies’ corporate sustainability performance.
STARS Framework

Shareholders’ rights and equitable treatment
Transparency and disclosure
Accountability and audit
Responsibilities of the board
Stakeholders’ roles

SMART Framework

Scope & Statement
Material ESG Factors
Actions & Achievements
Reporting Framework
Targets

Using LSEG Stock Reports+ scores, comprising analyst ratings of earnings, fundamentals, relative valuations, risks, price momentum and insider trading, as a screener for the shortlisted companies.

The SCGA Selection Committee Members, comprising industry partners, meet to decide the winners based on the quantitative and qualitative inputs.
Selection Committee
Chairman
Mr David Gerald

Founder, President & CEO,
SIAS 

Advisor

Prof Lawrence Loh

Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability
NUS Business School
National University of Singapore
Committee Members

Mr Benjamin Paul

Senior Correspondent,
The Business Times

Mr David Bottomley

Deputy Chief Editor,
CNA Digital

Ms Shen Yue

Business Editor,
Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报
Newshub, Chinese Media Group
Singapore Press Holdings

Mr Kyo Tan

Associate Director,
Investment Management of Singapore
(IMAS)

Ms Bernice Tan

Assistant Vice President,
Xpert & Analytics, Handshakes

Mr Jaime Ho

Editor,
The Straits Times

Mr Steven Lam

Council Member,
The Law Society of Singapore

Mr Choo Eng Beng

Vice President,
Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(ISCA)

Ms Melinda Sam

CEO,
Securities Association of Singapore
(SAS)

 Mr Tay Woon Teck

Senior Advisor,
RSM Singapore

Mr Ang Hao Yao

Chairman, Credit Counselling Singapore
and Private Investor

 Ms Goola Warden

Executive Editor,
The Edge Singapore
Knowledge Partners

Time

Programme

6.00pm

Arrival of Guests and Cocktail Reception

6.45pm

Guests to be seated

7.05pm

Event Opening Performance

7.25pm

Welcome Address
Mr David Gerald, Founder, President & CEO, SIAS

7.35pm

SIAS 25th Anniversary Celebration

8.10pm

Awards Presentation
• Singapore Corporate Governance Award
• Singapore Corporate Sustainability Award
• Investors' Choice Outstanding CEO Award
• Shareholder Communications Excellence Award

8.55pm

Mid Show Performance

9.10pm

Awards Presentation
• Financial Journalist Award
• Best Retail Broker Award
• Most Transparent Company Award

10.00pm

End of Event

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sas

The Securities Association of Singapore was registered and formed on 11 December 2001 which opens an exciting chapter for the stockbroking industry for companies from the securities and investment industry. The SAS actively engages regulators and policymakers and other players in the securities industry, on strategic, regulatory, technology and operational issues and systems affecting the industry.
It provides a common platform for corporate members to meet and discuss key issues concerning the industry and present collective views and proposals to regulators and authorities. Members include retail broking houses and foreign/institutional stockbrokers.
A new chapter was formed for Associate Members who offer Contracts for Difference (CFDs) and Foreign Exchange Margin Trading. The new chapter aims to promote CFDs and LFX Margin Trading among investors and uplift the high industry standards through public education by making sure they understand the investment products and risks involved.  

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