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Loan markets rally following April tariff shocks

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After a sharp tariff-induced dip in loan issuance, markets in the US and Europe regained confidence and stabilized by the end of the first half of the year - US and European leveraged loan markets had a bumpy ride during...more

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Regulatory Reforms and Market Incentives Announced to Revitalise Singapore’s Equities Market

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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), in coordination with the Singapore Exchange (SGX), recently announced the first set of measures, along with public consultations, designed to enhance the competitiveness of the SGX’s...more

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Considering a U.S. Listing? What Asian “Foreign Private Issuers” Should Know

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During the first four months of 2025, at least eight companies listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) announced potential delisting and at least 11 SGX-listed companies announced that they have received privatization offers...more

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South & Southeast Asia M&A Report

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We are pleased to provide this twice-annual report summarising notable mergers and acquisitions activity in South and Southeast Asia, highlighting transactions over US$100 million in aggregate value. This edition features...more

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A bold shot in the arm for Singapores Equities Markets

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The Equities Market Review Group has issued its first set of measures to strengthen the competitiveness of Singapore’s equities markets. The measures seek to (1) increase investor demand and the supply of quality listings on...more

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SGX & Catalist Public Companies Report l H2 2024

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This edition of the Conyers SGX & Catalist Public Companies Report summarises selected key transactions involving companies listed on the Main Board and Catalist Board of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited...more

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Asset Management Regulatory Year in Review 2024

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2024 was a year of meaningful regulatory change for asset managers globally. The regulatory activity was wide ranging and without a particular unifying theme. In fact, the wide, and in cases diverging focuses of key global...more

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Weekly Blockchain Blog - November 2024 #4

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Stablecoin Initiatives Announced by Fintech Companies, DeFi Protocols - Major U.S. payments firm recently announced plans to enable “disbursement partners” to use the PYUSD stablecoin to settle cross-border money...more

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Navigating US Regulatory and Tax Issues—A Primer for Singapore Managers Marketing Private Funds in the United States

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As the United States remains a leading source of global private equity (PE), real estate (PERE) and venture (VC) capital, many Singapore-based managers are increasingly seeking to market their funds to US investors. While...more

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Singapore’s New Significant Investments Regime Comes Into Law

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The Significant Investments Review Bill (the Bill), introduced by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), was passed by parliament on 9 January 2023 and is likely to enter into force in mid to late 2024. The Bill aims to...more

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Changes to Singapore selling restrictions for the wholesale debt market

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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

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Allen & Overy and Standard Chartered launch guide to payment regulations in Asia

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Allen & Overy and international banking group Standard Chartered have today launched the first Guide to Payment Regulations for corporates and fintech customers navigating the evolving payments landscape in eight key markets...more

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SGX Sustainable Fixed Income Initiative

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The Singapore Stock Exchange (“SGX”) has recently launched the SGX Sustainable Fixed Income Initiative (“SFI Initiative”). The SFI Initiative aims to accredit wholesale and fixed income securities listed on the SGX that meet...more

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Sustainability Financing: Singapore Again Consults on ‘Green’ Taxonomy and Relevant Standards

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Singapore’s Green Finance Industry Taskforce (GFIT) published a second consultation paper on 12 May 2022, proposing detailed thresholds and criteria for a revised Singapore taxonomy for Singapore-based financial institutions...more

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High value metals fraud: unlawful means conspiracy

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Forged warehouse receipts have proved fertile ground for commodity finance disputes in recent years. In Natixis S.A. v Marex Financial and Access World Logistics (Singapore) Pte Ltd1 the Commercial Court delivered a judgment...more

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Changes in insurance regulation: Mainland China / Hong Kong / Singapore / Indonesia / Vietnam

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On 12 January 2021, the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) issued the Regulating the Informatization Work of Insurance Intermediaries Measures (Insurance Intermediaries Measures), which took effect on 1...more

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Singapore’s Green Finance Drive

What is green finance? The term “green finance” refers to financial products and services provided for project investment and financing, project operation and risk management in sectors such as environmental protection,...more

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De-SPACs and other exit activity in Asia-Pacific

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S&P Global crowned 2020 "The Year of the SPAC," and it is hard to disagree with this sentiment. The wave of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) has dominated headlines as the SPAC, together with its ensuing business...more

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Rolling Out SPAC Listings in Singapore

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The Singapore Exchange has launched special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) listings in Singapore with a new framework on governing SPACs. From 3 September 2021, SPACs will be able to apply for listing on the Mainboard...more

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First Cayman Company IPO and Listing on SGX-ST in Over Four Years

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On 18 December, 2020, GHY Culture & Media Holding Co., Limited (GHY) was officially listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST), following its successful initial public offering of...more

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Singapore: New Best Execution Requirements

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MAS confirms regulatory approach for best execution and timeline for compliance. On 3 September 2020, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (the MAS) issued a response to feedback about its proposal for holders of a capital...more

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Changes in insurance regulation: China / Hong Kong / Singapore / Indonesia / Vietnam - January - June 2019

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The tracker covers a range of developments including the Hong Kong Insurance Authority’s newly issued Guideline on Qualifying Deferred Annuity Policy, the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Guidance to Capital Markets...more

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Singapore Proposes Regulatory Enhancement to Detect Market Abuse

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MAS hopes to strengthen controls on market abuse with new client identification and record keeping requirements for FIs. Key Points: ..In August 2019, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) proposed four new...more

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Singapore Exchange Offers Greater Protection to Minority Shareholders in Delisting Situations

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The Singapore Exchange on July 11 announced immediately effective changes to the delisting rules for both the Mainboard Rules and the Catalist Rules in an effort to shift the balance in favor of minority shareholders. ...more

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New and Proposed Licensing Exemptions for Financial Advisers and Capital Market Services Providers

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Financial advisers from Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand can apply to provide financial advisory services in each others’ jurisdictions pursuant to the ACMF Pass. In a separate development, the MAS is...more

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