My post on LinkedIn can be seen here. The MAS and SGX RegCo separately published consultation papers yesterday proposing various regulatory changes. A Welcome Move Towards a Disclosure-Based Regulatory Framework I applaud the proposed regulatory amendments pivoted to embrace the principles and market discipline of a disclosure-based regime. The proposed move-away from the present hybrid prescriptive-disclosure…
My post on LinkedIn can be seen here. The Securities Industry Council of Singapore (SIC) has just released a public consultation paper proposing significant amendments to the Singapore Code on Take-overs and Mergers (the Singapore Code), marking the first major update since 2019. This latest round of proposed reforms reflects the SIC’s commitment to ensuring that…
My post on LinkedIn can be seen here. We are honoured and delighted to share that our continued commitment to excellence in the field of Mergers & Acquisitions has once again been recognised by Best Lawyers Singapore for 2026. This recognition is a testament to the trust our clients place in us and the dedication of…
My post on LinkedIn can be seen here. This afternoon, I had the privilege of moderating the Pre-AGM Briefing of CapitaLand Ascott Trust (CLAS), an event thoughtfully organised by the Securities Investors Association (Singapore) [SIAS]. We were pleased to welcome a strong turnout of engaged investors and stakeholders. A special commendation goes to Ms Serena Teo,…
My post on LinkedIn can be seen here. I am truly honoured and humbled to be recognised by Asia Business Law Journal as one of Singapore’s Top 100 Lawyers for 2025. This recognition is a testament to the trust and support of my clients, colleagues, and peers in the legal industry. A heartfelt thank you to…
My post on LinkedIn can be seen here. We are excited to announce an upcoming Roundtable discussion next Friday. In this session, we will delve into key developments and emerging trends in the Singapore equities market. Industry experts will explore critical issues shaping the market landscape, offering valuable insights for investors and stakeholders. As part of this discussion,…
My post on LinkedIn can be seen here. In summary: The impending transition of political leadership in Singapore bears resemblance to a track and field relay, symbolizing the passing of the baton from one generation of leaders to the next. As Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong prepares to step back, it’s anticipated that he will…
Writer credits: Kang Wan Chern I shared my views with the Singapore Straits Times in the attached story published on JUL 4, 2023. In Summary: SGX RegCo published a new guide in its Regulator’s Column on 3 July 2023 on the appointment of Independent Financial Advisers (“IFAs”) and what would be expected of IFAs in their…
Source of article: The Business Times Writer credits: Yong Jun Yuan In summary: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has led a consortium to launch an open-source toolkit named Veritas 2.0. This toolkit is designed to foster the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial institutions. Veritas 2.0 is an improvement over its predecessor, offering improved…
1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 What is Generative AI? Since its first release in November last year, artificial intelligence (“AI”) chatbot, ChatGPT has gained significant limelight, drawing over a million sign-ups in just five days. ChatGPT and its counterparts such as DALL-E, BERT, and Midjourney, are known as foundation models which are part of a category of…
