‘Like an ambulance at the bottom of a cliff’: ACCC cracks down on bad franchises

‘Like an ambulance at the bottom of a cliff’: ACCC cracks down on bad franchises

The competition watchdog is flexing its policing powers over the franchising sector – but has warned prospective franchisees to do their homework.

New rules, whistle-blowing channel for PropertyLimBrothers after leadership controversy

SINGAPORE — PropertyLimBrothers (PLB) is tightening governance after a leadership controversy that triggered widespread online speculation about the company's senior executives.The real estate agency will introduce a formal code of conduct, which could include rules on workplace relationships, professional behaviour and dress codes.The aim is to strengthen accountability and create a safer working environment, said PLB co-founder Adrian Lim in...