The Singapore Anti-Money Laundering and Other Matters Act 2024 (the “Act”), which came into effect at the end of 2024, concluded a year of legislative developments in Singapore that were aimed at strengthening the country’s...more
The Singapore government has refused to renew the visa of the U.S.-born chief executive of a shipping company after the company was designated by the U.S. Treasury for breaching Russian sanctions. Separately, a Singapore...more
2023 is proving an eventful year for Singapore anti-money laundering legislation. In the first half of this year, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) proposed two bills, intended to strengthen the country’s legal framework...more
In August 2022, two professional e-sports players were charged in the Singapore District Court for corruption and illegal gambling offences committed during an e-gaming tournament in 2020. The case is notable for illustrating...more