ArticleThe Singapore Variable Capital CompanyOn 1 October 2018, the Variable Capital Companies Bill was moved for its second reading in the Singapore Parliament and was passed into law.SingaporeCorporate/Commercial LawWithers LLP
ArticleSingapore Business Updates | 2Q 2026Singapore's legal and investment landscapes are evolving with significant developments across financial services, wealth management, private capital, real estate, technology, and intellectual property.
Article$2 Billion Money Laundering Case Threatens Singapore's ReputationSingapore, known for its fiercely guarded reputation as a global financial hub and growing asset management centre...SingaporeGovernment, Public SectorK&L Gates
ArticleAnti-Money Laundering Under The Microscope In Singapore's Wealth Management IndustryAs global money laundering and terrorism financing (ML/TF) schemes become increasingly sophisticated, Managing Director of our Singapore office...SingaporeGovernment, Public SectorOcorian
ArticleAdapting To New Opportunities (Video)As geopolitical tensions rise and regulatory landscapes shift, wealthy families are abandoning traditional single-jurisdiction structures in favor of multi-hub family offices that span borders. SingaporeWealth ManagementWithers LLP
ArticleSetting Up A Trust In SingaporeWith Asia driving the global economy, the wealth management industry in Singapore is currently witnessing a huge increase. SingaporeWealth ManagementHawksford
ArticleSustainable Asset Management In Asia: 2023 Sustainability Pulse CheckSedgwick Richardson and Mayer Brown are pleased to share the results of our recent Sustainable Asset Management in Asia survey in this Sustainability Pulse Check.GlobalWealth ManagementMayer Brown
ArticleNavigating Fund Management Licensing In Singapore, Hong Kong And JapanIn the dynamic world of fund management, staying compliant is not just a matter of adhering to best practices...GlobalWealth ManagementWithers LLP
ArticleInfamy And Public Shaming: The Newest Risk Of Using "Offshore" EntitiesWhile many companies and businesspeople actively manage their online and social media presence – many overlook the reputational impact of their financial and tax planning decisions.SingaporeFinance and BankingDentons
ArticleOffshore Private Fund Laws And Family Office StructuresOffshore jurisdictions have historically been popular places to incorporate investment holding vehicles. SingaporeFinance and BankingWithers LLP
ArticleInside Singapore's Post-Covid Investment Boom"The first family that I helped to move to Singapore already had a family office in Switzerland but decided that Asia was where the next cycle of investment was going to come from," says Daniel Yong...SingaporeWealth ManagementWithers LLP
ArticleFraud Risks Faced By Single Family Offices – Key Insights From STEP Singapore SeminarManaging 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...SingaporeCriminal LawAlvarez & Marsal
ArticleShared Values As The Foundation Of Lasting Family WealthIn partnership with the Financial Times Commercial department, DBS Private Bank published an article and a report, which examined how wealthy families in Asia are redefining legacy.SingaporeFamily and MatrimonialWithers LLP
VideoStructuring Wealth Across Borders: US And UK Tax Perspectives From Singapore (Video)Based in Singapore, Chantal Matin-Lewis (US-qualified) and Tom McElligott (UK-qualified) share about the different tax perspectives when it comes to restructuring wealth across bordersGlobalTaxWithers LLP
ArticleCross-border Trust Planning: More Certainty For Wealthy Indian FamiliesA recent decision of the Mumbai tax tribunal(1) provides further certainty for overseas trust structures established to hold assets outside India.SingaporeWealth ManagementWithers LLP
ArticleGrowth Of Family Offices In SingaporeWealth is being created at a remarkable pace in Asia, particularly over the last decade. This has fuelled the growth of family offices in Asia which are established to help the ultra-high net worthSingaporeWealth ManagementWithers LLP
ArticleIt's More Challenging To Grow Family Wealth In AsiaAs technology brings more opportunities and governments tighten regulations, it's often the wealthy that must re-think their approaches. SingaporeWealth ManagementOcorian
ArticleSetting Up Fund Manager Or Wealth Manager In SingaporeFund/Asset or wealth management specialists who are serious and passionate about their profession want to thrive in an environment where the laws and regulations are clear, business friendly and progressive. SingaporeWealth ManagementShook Lin & Bok
ArticleSingapore Trusts: The Tax Risks Of Reserved Powers For Trust Settlors Pt 2I looked at the risks to which settlors of trusts in Singapore can be exposed if they take advantage of Section 90(5) of the Trustees Act to reserve for themselves "any or all powers of investment or asset management functions".SingaporeCorporate/Commercial LawThe Sovereign Group