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In line with continued enhancements to its regulatory framework and recent efforts to combat financial crime, Singapore is introducing a registration system for Corporate Service Providers ("CSP").

Since its enactment in 1967, the Companies Act of Singapore has undergone several reviews to ensure that the corporate regulatory regime is robust and supports Singapore's growth as a global hub for business and investors.

The MAS has proposed making several legislative amendments to enhance prudential safeguards, corporate governance and risk management controls in the banking industry.

On 24 October 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued a consultation paper on the repeal of the regulatory regime for Registered Fund Management Companies (RFMCs).

The Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST) issued a consultation paper on 28 November 2019 to consult on the proposed removal of the minimum trading price framework (MTP Framework).

Changes in the way digital tokens are being used has prompted Singapore's central bank to tighten regulations around the way they are offered or issued.

The banking crisis from across the world is unfolding rapidly, with the latest milestone being the dramatic...

A recent move by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has illustrated that the costs of non-compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) requirements can be as severe as the revocation of a banking license. This serves as a stark reminder to global financial institutions of their AML responsibilities.

What is the current business climate in your jurisdiction including major political, economic and/or legal activities on the horizon in your country that could have a big impact on businesses?

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has launched a consultation proposing a new Protected Cell Company structure designed to lower barriers in the alternative risk transfer market. This framework would allow assets and liabilities to be segregated into individual cells while remaining under a single entity, offering a more cost-efficient alternative to establishing separate special purpose vehicles for each risk programme.

Generally, companies are required to consult the IRAS before applying term-testing.

On 11 April 2022, The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore announced the launch of a licensing framework for providers of the following cybersecurity services ("LCS")...

In a judgment that must serve as a model of clarity, Steven Chong J explained why justice demanded that the plaintiff had to compensate the defendant for its act in arresting the defendant's vessel.

This is where I am coming from: I regularly review books in the area of innovation, with a particular focus on practical insights for founders, IP professionals, and corporate innovators.

Electronic commerce has gained significant popularity globally in recent years. As the internet became more familiar, and traditional biased attitude towards bricks-and-mortar retail shops fade, more businesses begin to embrace e-commerce...