Here, Carey Olsen managing partner Anthony McKenzie and counsel Rachel Yao from our Singapore office reflect on Singapore's legal landscape, discussing the considerations for foreign law firms...

Investors and their stakeholders are increasing the use of environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria to screen investments, causing private equity real estate investment managers to...

A milestone in the continuing development of the Islamic financing industry in Singapore was reached in 2009 when the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) established its S$200 million (US$145 million) Sukuk Al-Ijarah Trust Certificate Issuance Program.

After getting independence from Malaysia in 1965, Singapore had small domestic market, and high levels of unemployment and poverty.

This article provides an overview of the recent developments in relation to the Singapore Tax Incentive Schemes for Funds.

Since the announcement of the Unity Budget a month ago, the global Covid-19 crisis has engulfed even economic heavyweights such as the United States. While Singapore is not in a position to steer the current global economic situation...

VCCs are flexible and low cost and are a compelling option for both local managers and foreign-based managers domiciling their funds in Singapore.

While previously intimidating to many, the acronym ESG – Environmental, Social, and Governance – stands for a lofty vision that appeals to asset owners, managers and investors alike.

This publication is issued by K&L Gates Straits Law LLC, a Singapore law firm with full Singapore law and representation capacity, and to whom any Singapore law queries should be addressed.

Cultural sensitivity should be factored in to international business dealings at any time of year, but particularly during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Prince William, musician Shakira and Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma have a few things in common. All three are publicly involved in The Earthshot Prize, a charity founded by Prince William to award...

On 14 January 2019, Singapore's Personal Data Protection Commission issued its grounds of decision against Singapore Health Services Pte. Ltd.

Market Readiness Assistance is a government grant that aims to support Singapore's small and medium enterprises ("SMEs") to expand their business profile into the international market. It can be said that the MRA grant...

Electronic records and electronic signatures have generally been legally recognised in Singapore under the ETA since 1998.

Art, whether acquired as an investment or for personal interest, holds tremendous value for collectors, not only in financial terms but also emotionally and culturally.

On 19 February 2021, the Monetary Authority of Singapore ("MAS") issued a consultation paper inviting public comments on proposed revisions to MAS Notice 126 on Enterprise Risk Management

Hydrogen is gaining prominence as a key element in the future global energy mix.

In creating the web of contractual relationships when structuring a fund, commercial parties often have a fund managed or advised by a party who is in turn advised by a separate party who has no contractual relationship with the fund. This is often done to achieve tax efficiencies or when a 'white labelling' arrangement is envisaged.

Power constraints, evolving financing models, regulatory complexity and public scrutiny are reshaping the development and investment landscape for data centres across Asia Pacific.

2015 has seen a meaningful commitment from Singapore to the Fintech sector both in Singapore and abroad.