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On 25 October 2022, the Monetary Authority of Singapore ("MAS") issued a consultation paper containing its proposals for a Domestic Systemically Important Insurers...

The SICC is specifically designed to deal with transnational commercial disputes. While the new court has a global mandate, it promises to be a particularly reliable and efficient forum for resolving cross-border disputes in Asia.

The Singapore High Court's decision in Aquilo Shipping Inc v SRTT Marine Trading & Services Pte Ltd examines the scope of the indemnity clause in the Norwegian Saleform 2012, determining whether sellers must proactively furnish security to release arrested vessels or merely reimburse buyers after they have paid.

This article seeks to provide a general overview of the role of independent directors in a company listed on the SGX with a focus on the duties and responsibilities of such independent directors.

This would imply substantial savings in expenses otherwise associated with underwriting and book-building.

数字化技术正在不断改变全球生物医药行业的形态：大数据与生物医药产业深度融合，人工智能对精准医疗不断探索，非传统医疗企业也纷纷

In the case of Far East Square Pte Ltd v Yau Lee Construction (Singapore) Pte Ltd [2019] 2 SLR 189 ("Far East")

Trust and company service providers face an increasingly complex regulatory landscape that extends far beyond traditional "know your customer" checks. From beneficial ownership registers to economic substance rules...

Singapore’s strong economy, infrastructure, and cutting-edge communication facilities, coupled with its political and social stability, are some key reasons why many of the world’s leading multinational corporations have established their Asian operations there.

Incorporating an "As is Where is" clause gives no warranty as to the fitness of the property for the buyer's purpose.

The GIP was launched in 2004 by the Economic Development Board ('EDB') with the objective of providing a faster track to SPR status for eligible global investors who intend to drive their businesses and investment growth from Singapore.

The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) introduced its revised due diligence guidelines (Enhanced Guidelines) in respect of listings on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST) on 13 May 2016.

A Singapore International Commercial Court case examines whether third-party funding costs can be recovered from the losing party in arbitration, raising critical questions about the boundaries between litigation costs and financing arrangements. When a US$14.7 million arbitration award was nearly entirely consumed by US$14.6 million in funding costs, the successful claimants challenged the tribunal's refusal to order cost recovery. The court's decision illuminates the evolving global framework governing th

In Diamond Glass Enterprise Pte Ltd v Zhong Kai Construction Co Pte Ltd and another appeal [2022] SGHC(A) 44, the Appellate Division of the High Court had the opportunity to address, among others, the position of the law on liquidated damages in Singapore.

Singapore's capital markets are experiencing a significant transformation driven by the MAS-led Equity Market Development Programme, which has injected S$6.5 billion in liquidity and sparked a revival in IPO activity. With over 20 companies preparing to go public and new cross-border listing infrastructure connecting SGX with Nasdaq, the market is showing signs of meaningful structural reform and growing institutional confidence.

The recent judgment in Mustaq Ahmad v Providentia Wealth Management Ltd and others [2023] SGHCF 52 (Mustaq), the novel issue of whether a beneficiary of a trust has any right to disclosure of communications.

When there is disagreement over the profitability or future earnings prospects of a company being sold, buyers and sellers may choose to use an earn-out mechanism to bridge their differences.

The case of Youprint Productions Pte Ltd v Mak Sook Ling [2022] SGHC 212 concerns an appeal on a simple point of law: when a breach of contract is proven...