Singapore Permits SPAC Listings

As Singapore strengthens its position as a global financial hub, banks have significantly raised the bar on regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), and risk management standards.

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

Freedom of contract is a fundamental principle of Singapore contract law. The Singapore courts generally uphold the freedom of parties to determine their respective contractual obligations.

Singapore's Corporate and Accounting Laws (Amendment) Act 2025 introduces significant changes to director appointment procedures, corporate governance requirements, and regulatory compliance obligations. The amendments expand disqualification grounds for directors, introduce new anti-money laundering declarations, and modify operational requirements for companies while removing certain legacy reporting obligations.

How do contract formation and interpretation differ across China, Singapore, and Malaysia? This comparative analysis examines the fundamental requirements for valid contracts, the role of good faith obligations, and the practical implications for cross-border commercial transactions in these three major Asian trading jurisdictions.

The Singapore Companies Act 1967 was the primary legislation regulating corporate entities in Singapore.

The Singapore High Court has issued a landmark ruling that both rescued a family trust through implied terms and struck down a protector clause for ousting judicial oversight. The decision in Fereydoon Mossanen v Julius Baer Trust Co raises critical questions about the enforceability of arbitration clauses in trust deeds and the limits of protector powers in Singapore trusts.

The recent dismissal of Shopee's lawsuit against an ex-employee has shed light on non-compete clauses in Singapore.

Warranties and indemnities are forms of contractual protection provided by a seller in a sale and purchase agreement.

MAS has issued a consultation paper on 6 October 2017, inviting comments on proposed new notices and guidelines that elaborate on and set out the requirements of key changes to the regulatory framework of the SFA ...