practitioners in their efforts to take corporate governance to a higher level. Indeed, the 2008 worldwide financial crisis reminded Asia and the world of the critical importance of strong corporate governance to

, a CRA should inform the rated entity, or the obligor or arranger of the rated obligation about the critical information and principal considerations upon which a credit rating will be based prior to

fully received and (ii) part of account receivable. 2 See “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates- Recognition of interest income and gain on loans purchased” 3 Cash collected from the debtors during

companies where a critical mass of the board is preferred to be independent. There should be a sufficient mix of individuals with relevant knowledge, independence, competence, industry experience and

, ridership is critical in determining per p-km public transport emissions; all else being equal, busy routes have lower emissions per p-km than fairly empty ones. A criterion for public passenger transport

environmental and governance activities since social engagement is a critical driver for corporate value creation. Second, to steer CSR concerns, capital market regulators may offer tax incentives to encourage

Lending Code of Best Practice). The standards set by governing bodies in these respects should help inform their selection of fund managers and other agents. Governing bodies should be critical both in the

effective actions when customers or employees are found to be at risk of infection or diagnosed with COVID-19. 2. Prepare business continuity planning (BCP)  Determine mission critical activities (MCA) to

. Succession plan To sustain their operation, it is critical for audit firms to carefully design and follow through their succession plans, particularly for high-level positions. Past inspections suggested that

consulted on new rules and regulations Critical amendments have been made to the SEA, reinforcing the SEC’s authority over listed companies However supporting regulations and guide- lines are not always well