Corporate Governance
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Forbes Fires Chief Content Officer Over Undisclosed $6 Million Payment
Forbes has terminated longtime Chief Content Officer Randall Lane after discovering he accepted a secret $6 million payment from a key research partner.
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2026 National Day Awards: Institutional Leaders and MNC Chiefs Honoured
Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and former CPA chief Eddie Teo lead the 2026 National Day honours, alongside increased recognition for multinational corporate leadership.
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Keppel REIT Faces Strategic Crossroads Amid Market Recovery Efforts
Keppel REIT leverages strong office property fundamentals and asset divestments to regain investor confidence following a challenging first half of 2026.
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Judge Rules Big Motoring World Investor Plot ‘Orchestrated’ Ouster of CEO
A High Court judge ruled Peter Waddell was rightfully fired for misconduct but confirmed investors orchestrated a plan to oust him, causing unfair prejudice.
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KPMG Australia Faces Parliamentary Inquiry Over Data Leaks and Whistleblower Misconduct
KPMG Australia is under parliamentary scrutiny following revelations of confidential client data leaks and the retaliatory treatment of an internal whistleblower.
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KPMG Australia Chairman and Senior Partners Resign Amid Whistleblower Scandal
KPMG Australia is undergoing a major governance overhaul after the resignation of its chairman and two senior partners following allegations of confidential information misuse.
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The Gallagher Convergence: Corporate Shifts, Cultural Identity, and Public Branding
As the name ‘Gallagher’ gains simultaneous traction across corporate finance, governance, and the arts in late May 2026, we examine the intersection of institutional branding and public identity.
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Legal Resolution of Adani Fraud Case Signals Shift in Corporate Governance Oversight
Reports indicate the likely dismissal of criminal charges against Gautam Adani following a civil settlement, raising critical questions about the future of corporate accountability and international investment standards.
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Corporate Consolidation Risks the Future of Independent Media
Shareholders approve a $111 billion media merger, raising urgent questions about the impact of market concentration on information pluralism and democracy.
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PayPal Denies Sale Amid Defensive Strategy, Stock Volatility
PayPal Holdings, Inc. has denied sale rumors, stating management is preparing for activist investors and takeover bids. This follows a week of significant stock market turbulence.
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Epstein Files Resurface Leon Black’s Ties, Impacting Lifetouch
Recent Epstein files have renewed scrutiny on investor Leon Black’s past connections. School districts are now severing ties with Lifetouch, a photography company formerly owned by Black’s firm.
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Kenny Jacobs Steps Down as DAA CEO After High Court Settlement
Kenny Jacobs has ‘voluntarily stepped down’ as chief executive of DAA, the operator of Dublin and Cork airports, after settling a High Court lawsuit related to his suspension.
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Villar Land Faces SEC Criminal Complaint Amid Market Manipulation Allegations
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against Villar Land Holdings Corp. and its executives for alleged market manipulation, insider trading, and misleading disclosures, marking a significant regulatory action.
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Melvin Lim Steps Back Amid Affair Allegations, PropertyLimBrothers Reshuffles Leadership
Melvin Lim, co-founder and CEO of PropertyLimBrothers, has temporarily stepped down and had his name removed from the company website following viral allegations of an affair with a colleague, Grayce Tan. The Singaporean real estate agency announced a leadership reshuffle.

