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Over the past two years, Singapore’s capital market has undergone significant shifts, with a marked increase in delistings, privatisations, takeovers, and shareholder requisitions for general meetings. These developments reflect evolving corporate strategies in response to economic and regulatory pressures, which have prompted companies to reconsider their market presence and structure. As a result, retail investors are finding themselves navigating a more complex investment environment where such corporate actions directly impact shareholding positions, investment value, and market participation.

In response to these trends, the Securities Investors Association (Singapore) invited me to conduct a seminar to clarify the legal technicalities surrounding these actions. During the seminar, I highlighted key areas of concern, including the rights of shareholders, regulatory requirements for takeovers and delistings, and the processes involved in shareholders’ requisitions for meetings. The discussion aimed to demystify the underlying legal framework of these corporate actions, allowing retail investors to better understand their implications and enabling them to make informed decisions about their investments.

The virtual seminar saw robust engagement, with over 120 participants actively joining the session. Recognizing the importance of addressing individual concerns, I extended the Q&A segment to allow participants ample opportunity to raise questions specific to their experiences with recent corporate actions. This interactive approach fostered a more conversational atmosphere, ensuring the session was as informative and relevant as possible to each participant’s needs. The engagement level highlighted a pressing need for ongoing investor education and support as market dynamics continue to evolve rapidly.

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