(From left) Ms Cinn Tan, Chief Commercial Officer, Millennium Hotels and Resorts; Mr Henry Tan, Group CEO and Chief Innovation Officer of CLA Global TS; Mr Ben Paul, Senior Correspondent at The Business Times, SPH Media, recipient of the CLA Global TS – Singapore Press Club Finance Journalism Award 2026; Guest of Honour Ms Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Finance and National Development; and Mr Patrick Daniel, President of the Singapore Press Club, on stage at the Singapore Press Club Awards 2026. [Photo by Singapore Press Club]
Singapore, 17 July 2026 – CLA Global TS congratulates outstanding journalists and media professionals at the Singapore Press Club Awards 2026, held on 15 July 2026. As a proud supporter of the awards, CLA Global TS is honoured to recognise journalists and media practitioners who have excelled in their craft and whose work has made a meaningful impact on the business, financial and wider community.
For the second consecutive year, the CLA Global TS – Singapore Press Club Finance Journalism Award recognised a journalist who has demonstrated excellence in delivering timely, accurate and insightful financial reporting while helping readers navigate complex and evolving financial issues. This year’s award was presented to Mr Ben Paul, Senior Correspondent at The Business Times, SPH Media, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to financial journalism.
“A heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and to the Singapore Press Club on a successful Awards Night celebrating the impact of exemplary journalism. We extend our warmest congratulations to Mr Ben Paul on his well-deserved win. At CLA Global TS, we believe that strong financial markets are built not only on sound businesses and good governance, but also on truthful, balanced and insightful journalism. Ben exemplifies these qualities through his thoughtful, in-depth reporting and fair analysis, helping readers better understand complex financial and business issues,” said Mr Henry Tan, Group CEO and Chief Innovation Officer of CLA Global TS.
“For two years running, the Singapore Press Club is thrilled to have CLA Global TS sponsor the Finance Journalism category at the SPC Awards. I strongly believe we have started a new ecosystem to recognise and honour journalistic excellence, especially in finance journalism. This is evident from the quality nominations received, setting a high benchmark for future years. With the continued support of CLA Global TS, I look forward to even having more than one winner for this category. This will definitely buttress the SPC Awards as the Club’s signature event,” said Mr Bhagman Singh, Vice President, Singapore Press Club, and Chair, SPC Awards Committee.
The Awards Dinner was graced by Guest of Honour Ms Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Finance and National Development, alongside distinguished media veterans, journalists, media professionals and corporate partners. [Photos by Singapore Press Club]
In the judges’ words, Mr Ben Paul sets a high standard for Singapore journalists by consistently delivering deep, credible analysis that readers trust. Over the past year, he has written about efforts to revive the Singapore stock market, highlighting challenges such as the need for firms to better communicate their strategic plans, while also educating local investors who are more accustomed to high dividend-paying securities than faster-growing, riskier technology stocks.
CLA Global TS – Singapore Press Club Finance Journalism Award recipient, Mr Ben Paul (second from left),
with award judges Mr Henry Tan (far left), Mr Kevin Lim (second from right) and Mr Amit Jain (far right). [Photo by Singapore Press Club]
“Financial journalism is more relevant than ever, as businesses are adapting to new technologies and a more complex global landscape while also controlling their own messaging. Accurate reporting, with context and analysis, can provide the market with a fuller picture of what’s happening. The support from the Singapore Press Club and CLA Global TS for the work my colleagues and I do in this field is highly encouraging,” said Mr Ben Paul, Senior Correspondent at The Business Times, SPH Media, and recipient of the CLA Global TS – Singapore Press Club Finance Journalism Award 2026.
“Financial journalists play an important role in strengthening Singapore’s position as a leading international financial centre. Through accurate reporting and informed commentary, they contribute to greater market transparency, investor confidence, and the continued revitalisation of the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Singapore’s capital markets,” added Mr Henry Tan.
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About Singapore Press Club:
Founded in 1971 by members such as the late Straits Times Editor-in-Chief Mr TS Khoo and the late Singapore President Dr Wee Kim Wee, the Singapore Press Club Ltd is a company limited by guarantee, devoted to serving the needs of professionals in the media and media-related fields. The Club is run by a Management Committee elected by Members, which sustains its programming as a networking organisation for media professionals. Building on its 50-year heritage, the Club also promotes careers in the media profession.
For more information, please refer to https://pressclub.org.sg.
About CLA Global TS:
Established in 1993, CLA Global TS is a trusted public accounting firm and Asia-focused business advisor. Over the past three decades, CLA Global TS has built its niche expertise as an IPO consultant with numerous successful listings in regional markets, expanded its service offerings to better serve clients, and enhanced its capabilities through global connections. Today, CLA Global TS has a team of 320 professionals led by experienced leaders with over 30 years of expertise in Assurance & IPO, Tax, Risk Advisory, Valuation, Insolvency & Restructuring, Sustainability & Climate Change Advisory, and more, operating from locations in Singapore, China, and Malaysia.
CLA Global TS is an independent network member of CLA Global Limited (CLA Global), a prominent global organisation comprising independent accounting and advisory firms focused on fast-growing, innovative, middle-market cross-border businesses. CLA Global TS represents CLA Global in Singapore, Southeast Asia, and China, serving as CLA Global’s leading firm in Asia.
For more information, visit www.cla-ts.com.
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