In order to maximise the scope of financing options in an interconnected global economy, many companies today require access to regional capital markets, whether they are in the search for new investors in foreign markets or reaching out to existing shareholders located in foreign jurisdictions.

The High Court addressed the circumstances considered when assessing the weight to be given to the legal non-compellability of a witness in deciding whether to stay proceedings on the ground of forum non conveniens.

Two recent cases highlight the need for care when considering an appeal from the High Court to the Court of Appeal.

On 26 August, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) released two consultation papers on its plans for enhancing its current sustainability reporting regime.

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.

DC/DC 2058/2017 was an action by the plaintiff ex-employee against the defendants for wrongful dismissal, defamation, and conspiracy to injure.

In Sudha Natrajan v The Bank of East Asia Ltd [2016] SGCA 66, the Court of Appeal took the opportunity to discuss the duties of a bank whenever dealing with a vulnerable guarantor, and the issue of undue influence on a guarantor giving a guarantee.

The English Court of Appeal ("Court of Appeal") recently decided on an appeal brought by a borrower against a bank in relation to the validity of a loan restructuring on the grounds of intimidation, economic duress and breach of duty by the bank.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (" MAS") has issued a consultation paper on 22 May 2018, inviting comments on a proposed new Notice on Listing, De -listing or Trading of Relevant Products ...

Our local healthcare industry has adapted to meet modern competition and population needs, and in step with this, the Ministry of Health in Singapore is looking to stay ahead of the curve by issuing a consultation...

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has on 12 May 2021 published a consultation paper relating to draft Notices setting out proposed AML/CFT requirements under the proposed notification frameworks for cross-border business arrangements ...

In Seagate Technology In ternational v Vikas Goel [2016] SGHC 12 ( "Seagate v Vikas"), the defendant provided personal guarantees in favour of the plaintiff for banking facilities granted to the defendant's company.

Here are four things to know about the proposed new legislation.

Fund/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.

The mortgage only secures the initial JTC lease.

We examine the first local reported decision on the issue of validating payments under Section 259 of the Companies Act.

The permissibility of DCS structures is a matter of considerable public debate. On one hand, there is the risk that shares with multiple votes can be used to severely undermine minority interests.

MAS generally expects financial institutions to have in place processes to effectively detect and manage sanctions-related risks.

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

In many cases, the dispute has been referred to arbitration abroad or to a foreign court.