407
An issuer must appoint two authorised representatives, each of whom must be:
(1) a director;
(2) the company secretary;
(3) an officer or employee with suitable authority; or
(4) a Singapore-based compliance adviser.
408
An authorised representative shall:
(1) be the principal channel of communication between the Exchange and the issuer at all times, and such representative must be readily available and easily contactable during Singapore market hours;
(2) supply the Exchange with details in writing of how he or she can be contacted, including email, mobile and office telephone numbers. The issuer must notify the Exchange of any changes to such details;
(3) ensure that whenever he or she may be uncontactable, suitable authorised alternates are appointed and to supply the Exchange with details in writing of how such alternates may be contacted, including their email, mobile and office telephone numbers; and
(4) not to terminate his or her role as authorised representative before notifying the Exchange of:
(a) the proposed termination; and
(b) the name and relevant particulars of the replacement.
409
If the Exchange is not satisfied that the authorised representative is fulfilling his or her responsibilities adequately, it may require the issuer to appoint a replacement. The issuer must immediately notify the Exchange of the relevant particulars of any replacement and contact details.