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Reporting & Disclosures
New TSE Chief Eyes ESG Focus In Reorganisation Plan
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/04/2021
Chief executive Hiromi Yamaji says the TSE will urge companies to step up efforts on ESG issues based on their market classification.
Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore Court Charges Five Over Shell Company Activity
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 12/04/2021
Between 2016 and 2019, eight police reports were filed by victims who were deceived into wiring around $1.7mn into the bank accounts of Singapore-registered shell companies.
Trading & Investment
SGX, NZX Sign Partnership on Dairy Derivatives
By Editors | 10/04/2021
NZX intends to delist its suite of dairy derivatives contracts from the NZX Derivatives Market and relist equivalent contracts on SGX.
Trading & Investment
SORA Property Loans Provide Interest Rate Stability: UOB
By Editors | 07/04/2021
Borrowers say the certainty, transparency and stability are key factors affecting their willingness to choose SORA-based loan products.
Structural Regulation
FCA to Consult on Stronger Protections for SPAC Investors
By Editors | 06/04/2021
The consultation will consider enhanced disclosure requirements, a minimum market cap and a redemption option for investors.
Structural Regulation
SGX Opens Consultation on SPACs Listing Framework
By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2021
At least 90 percent of IPO proceeds will have to be placed in escrow pending a SPAC’s acquisition of a target company.
Structural Regulation
Singapore Announces End-date for SOR Derivatives
By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2021
Banks are asked to cease issuance of SOR derivatives and SIBOR-linked financial products by end-September 2021.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
SG Police Investigate Over 300 Individuals in Cases of Scams
By Editors | 31/03/2021
The suspects are being investigated for the offences of cheating, money laundering or providing payment services without a licence.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
SG Police to Lay 23 More Charges Against Hin Leong Founder
By Editors | 29/03/2021
The new charges could not be tendered against Lim Oon Kuin on Monday because the 78-year-old said he was unwell.
Structural Regulation
HK to Consult on SPAC Listing Framework in June – Report
By Editors | 29/03/2021
The rules are expected to include conditions for sponsors or SPACs. Acquisition targets will have to meet the existing standards for IPOs.
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