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