SGX and ACRA’s New Sustainability Reporting Requirements: A Guide for Businesses
According to the Climate Review Report 2024 published by Singapore Exchange (SGX), 97% of listed issuers have adopted climate reporting aligned with the Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework. SGX had announced in September 2024 that for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2025, listed companies are expected to transition to the […]
Strategic Leadership: The Value of an Outsourced CFO Service as a Trusted Business Advisor
In today’s competitive market landscape, running a business is a demanding job, which requires financial insight, among many things. However, hiring a full-time CFO is neither practical nor affordable for many businesses, especially start-ups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This is where the value of an outsourced or fractional CFO service becomes clear. […]
CLA Global TS Empowers Communities Through Football With A Heart 2025
Singapore, 20 August 2025 – Over the weekend, CLA Global TS participated in the 10th edition of the Football With A Heart 2025 (FWAH 2025), an executive football charity fundraiser aimed at uniting the private and public sectors to raise funds for underserved communities in Singapore. Organised by Singapore Pools, in partnership with Football Association […]
CLA Global TS Successfully Assisted Dezign Format in its IPO Listing on SGX Catalist Board
Singapore, 19 August 2025 – CLA Global TS is pleased to announce that it has successfully assisted spatial design specialist Dezign Format Group Limited (Dezign Format) with its initial public offering (IPO) on the Singapore Exchange Catalist board, listed on 15 August 2025. Founded in 1988, Dezign Format focuses on experiential design, including those within […]
Empowering Accountability: The Importance of Risk and Control Self Assessment (RCSA)
In an environment of increasing regulatory demands, rising stakeholder expectations, and constant operational change, organisations cannot afford to leave risk management and internal controls solely in the hands of a centralised function. Enter Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), a powerful mechanism that empowers business units to take ownership of their processes, controls, and risks. […]
CLA Global TS Cultivates Talents for the Industry’s Growth in Conjunction with ISCA’s Polytechnic Pathway Program
CLA Global TS hosted students from Millennia Institute as part of the firm’s ongoing efforts in connecting with students from various educational backgrounds—including university, polytechnic, ITE, and secondary schools —in our office over a chat and office tour. Singapore, 24 July 2025 – In light of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants’ (ISCA) launch of the […]
Celebrating Excellence: CLA Global TS Honours Awardees at the 2025 Singapore Press Club Awards
Mr. Henry Tan, Group CEO and Chief Innovation Officer of CLA Global TS (far right), and Mr. Saurabh Prakash, Interim Chief Operating Officer and Chief Commercial Officer of Millennium Hotels and Resorts (far left) jointly presented the inaugural CLA Global TS – Singapore Press Club Finance Journalism Award to Mr. Dylan Loh (centre), Singapore-based Correspondent at […]
Navigating the Tax Evolution of Employee Share Plans in Singapore: Pre and Post 1 January 2003
In today’s global talent market, employee share option plans (ESOPs) and employee share ownership plans (ESOWs) are powerful tools to attract, reward, and retain key people. For professionals with cross-border careers, the Singapore tax treatment of these gains may be surprisingly intricate — especially when legacy grants are involved. Singapore’s approach to taxing ESOP/ESOW gains […]
Mastering Internal Controls – Driving Value and Empowering Sustainable Growth
Expanding a business requires a clear understanding of both strategic priorities and operational essentials. To ensure a smooth transition during growth, it’s important for business owners to understand the role of internal controls in achieving corporate objectives. By grasping the key components of internal control, business owners can better navigate expansion challenges and take proactive […]
Strategic Leadership: Key to Navigating Complexity Amidst a Volatile Business Environment
Companies today face a volatile business environment, where shifting trade and tariff policies make strategic leadership more critical than ever. Beyond the added pricing pressures from tariffs, business leaders must also navigate existing challenges such as inflation, technological disruption, an evolving competitive landscape, talent shortages, and changing customer behaviours. In general, leaders view geopolitical, macroeconomic, […]