The Hong Kong government’s upcoming launch of the new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) in mid-2024 represents a strategic initiative designed to attract high net worth investors and diversify the city’s investment...more
The MAS issued a Notice on Business Conduct Requirements for Corporate Finance Advisers on 21 June 2023 that, among other things, imposes a requirement on relevant persons advising on corporate finance to apply enhanced due...more
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has amended the Listing Rules with effect from 7 February 2020 to enhance the continuing disclosure requirements. The amendments highlight the need to consider whether information is...more
The test for who may be regarded as an accredited investor has been tightened. In addition, from 8 January 2019, new customers who qualify under the quantitative criteria to be accredited investors must specifically consent...more
A new section 309B of the Securities and Futures Act affects all offers made in or into Singapore, whether the issuer is incorporated in or outside Singapore. It requires issuers to classify their capital markets product...more
The Situation: The Monetary Authority of Singapore ("MAS") has introduced a new simplified regulatory regime for managers ("VC Managers") of venture capital funds ("VC Funds"). The Impact: The new regime has simplified and...more
As interest continues to grow in virtual currencies, blockchain technology and initial coin offerings, governments are evaluating the benefits and potential risks of these innovations, while considering numerous regulatory...more
Foreign Companies May Restructure under the New Singapore Insolvency Provision - The insolvency provisions of the Companies (Amendment) Act 2017 came into force on 23 May 2017. They set up a new restructuring framework...more