Aurex Group Expands Energy Sector Expertise with Director Lucas Wilkinson

Aurex Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Lucas Wilkinson as Director of Energy. Based in the Brisbane office in Australia, Lucas will play a pivotal role in solidifying Aurex Group’s position as a preferred recruiter within the energy sector. Lucas is an experienced leader and brings extensive professional industry relationships across transmission and…

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Singapore Unveils COMPASS Framework: A Paradigm Shift in Employment Pass Assessment

Last month (effective 1st September 2023), the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore introduced a fresh approach to the assessment of Employment Pass (EP) applications – the Complementarity Assessment, or COMPASS for short. This encourages the development of a local talent pool and fosters diversity within the workforce.   Navigating the COMPASS Framework: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers  …

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Gastech 2023 in Summary

Aurex Group attended the landmark event in the energy industry’s calendar, Gastech 2023, hosting the world’s largest meeting place for the gas, LNG, hydrogen, low-carbon solutions, and climate technologies industries. The four-day event hosted a record-breaking 40,000 attendees, including 4,000 delegates, and 750 exhibitors, from over 100 countries. Here are a few of our key takeaways…

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Share schemes and changing pay structures in commodities

​Following record profitability in the commodities trading world, we have seen private trading companies such as Vitol and Trafigura announce bumper payouts to their staff via shareholder payouts. Vitol announced USD 2.5bn to be paid out to 450 top executives and traders for the first half of 2023, with Trafigura announcing similar figures for their…

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Singapore, UK, and US Non-Compete Clauses: A Comparative Analysis and Future Outlook

​​In recent years, non-compete clauses in employment contracts have sparked debates and policy changes across different jurisdictions. This thought piece examines the evolving views and legal frameworks surrounding non-compete clauses in Singapore, the UK, and the US. We aim to provide a structured comparison and highlight the likely outcomes of planned developments. Finally, we offer…

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