Professional Services/Legal

80% of workers go to office amidst lockdown to process invoices: survey

This is despite the support of their workplaces towards paperless initiatives (77.8%) and remote working (66.8%).

80% of workers go to office amidst lockdown to process invoices: survey

This is despite the support of their workplaces towards paperless initiatives (77.8%) and remote working (66.8%).

OCBC launches comprehensive sustainability training

The second phase OCBC Future Smart Programme has an investment of S$30 million over the next three years.

What are the key features of the new Copyright Bill?

If passed, the bill will be operationalised in November 2021.

Public feedback sought on amendments to Companies, LLPs Acts

The government is proposing four key amendments to transparency and beneficial ownership of companies and limited liability partnerships.

MAS seeks enhancement of investigative powers 

This includes the power for MAS to enter premises without prior notice or a court warrant.

SGX RegCo enforces new whistleblowing policy for issuers

This followed a public consultation on changes to the Listing Rules.

Cash flow test now sole determinant for company insolvency

This is based on a new ruling by the Court of Appeal.

MinLaw extends TPF framework to more legal proceeding categories

This will allow more businesses to have an alternative avenue to fund meritorious claims.

Singapore amongst the most preferred arbitration hubs in 2021

It shares the top post with London after both scored 54% in the global survey.

Corruption-related reports hit five year low

Singapore's Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau says the corruption situation in Singapore is ‘firmly under control’.

Hiring demand for lawyers to rebound in 2021: report

Hiring capacity dampened in the beginning of 2020, due to the pandemic.

Competition regulator extends public feedback on Aon, Willis Towers Watson merger

The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore is assessing whether the transaction infringes the Competition Act.

Anti-graft bureau charges two former NParks officers

It was alleged the officers received gratuities and gifts through hotels stays and transport services.

Envysion Wealth Management under review over nickel trading scheme

The fund manager was allegedly cheated out of $48m.

Maples Group names new regional managing partner

This is amidst a regionally focused leadership for Hong Kong and Singapore offices.

Law firm KWM appoints new Singapore partner

Amanda Lees has nearly 10 years of experience under her belt.

Will MAS allow single family offices to manage VCCs?

Legal firm looks into the impact of this possible change.