Issuers need to include social risks in business review amid pandemic

URGENT action to deal with various business disruptions has characterised the first phase of corporate response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

These include activating business continuity plans to comply with safe-distancing measures, finding alternative supply chains amid lockdowns globally, and navigating legal contracts and force majeure events.

Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) provided guidance to the market in our Regulator's Column dated April 22 on disclosures during Covid-19.