The common legal-related denominators and differences between the Archegos fallout, Hin Leong Trading fraud, Madoff Ponzi scheme, and other financial scandals.

The rapidly changing nature of investigations in the region, including the rise in importance of economic sanctions and deferred prosecution agreements, as well as how technology is altering

The giving of sound evidence is the cornerstone of the criminal justice system.

In Winson Oil Trading Pte Ltd v Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd and another suit [2023] SGHC 220, the General Division of the High Court of Singapore (High Court), in examining the fraud exception...

Under the recently enacted Criminal Justice Reform Act, Singaporean law now enables prosecutors to enter into Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs) with corporates.

Recently, veteran athletics coach Loh Siang Piow was acquitted of two charges of outraging the modesty of an athlete.

The Protection from Harassment Act (Cap 256A) ("POHA") protects all persons from harassment, stalking, cyber-bullying, and other anti-social and undesirable behaviours.

Singapore is currently in the process of amending its Penal Code. Penal Codes represent one of the most critical forms of legislation ...

In the short ex tempore decision of Builders Hub Pte Ltd v JP Nelson Equipment Pte Ltd [2024] SGHC(A) 28 (the "Judgment"), the Appellate Division of the High Court clarified whether an adjudication determination can be set aside for fraud if the fraud did not affect the adjudication determination.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Commercial Affairs Department of the Singapore Police Force will set up a partnership with industry and regulators to fight money laundering and terrorism financing.

Letters of credit ("LC") are the lifeblood of international trade.

In most of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations countries, corruption remains endemic and deep rooted, steeped in a tradition of political and business patronage.

Managing Director Frankie Leung and Senior Director Jon Nicklin from A&M's Disputes and Investigations team were invited to speak at a seminar organized by the Singapore branch of the...

Trade finance is often structured as self-liquidating financial transactions, with trust receipts and sale and repurchase agreements being the common staples of the industry.

The Singapore parliament approved the Anti-Money Laundering and Other Matters (AMLOM) Bill at second reading 6 August. The new Bill is designed to align Singapore's AML/CFT framework with international standards.

A tough stance against financial crime is necessary to protect Singapore's reputation as a clean and trusted financial centre.

In November 2018, the Serious Crimes and Counter-Terrorism (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill was read for the second time and passed by the Singapore Parliament.

The Singapore Parliament approved a suite of new criminal justice reforms.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has issued a consultation paper on 20 October 2015 proposing various amendments to the MAS Notice PSOA-N02 on Prevention of Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism – Holders of Stored Value Facilities.

Kevin Lew Chee Fai was ordered to pay a civil penalty under the Securities and Futures Act (SFA) for insider trading.