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The sin of envy: Court of Appeal holds that ‘profits’ from billion-dollar Ponzi scheme liable to be clawed back, down to the last nickel
For over a century, charlatans have preyed on human greed and misplaced trust, using promises of extraordinary returns and secretive investment …
The interplay between insolvency and arbitration proceedings: An insight into developments across jurisdictions
Arbitration clauses are commonly found in commercial contracts. However, tricky issues arise when a company subsequently seeks an order for winding up, …
Courts, sanctions, and security payments: Ensuring the continuity of international commerce
Amidst evolving sanctions imposed worldwide, the shipping and international trade industries continue to grapple with new challenges.
It’s about time: Singapore High Court sets aside anti-suit injunction for material non-disclosure and comity considerations
In the realm of international trade and commerce, contracting parties from different jurisdictions commonly agree to resolve any disputes by way of …
It’s the Hague, not the vague: Singapore international commercial court clarifies service under the Hague service convention
In December 2023, Singapore acceded to the Hague Service Convention.
Singapore bolsters efforts to combat money-laundering
On 2 July 2024 Parliament introduced the Anti-Money Laundering and Other Matters Bill for the First Reading in Parliament and passed the Corporate …
MAS introduces new requirements for applicants seeking to apply for payment institution licences
On 26 July 2024, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued an amended set of the Guidelines on Licensing for Payment Services Providers [PS-G01] …
The veil stays down: Singapore Court of Appeal declines to apply Argentine law to lift a Singapore company’s corporate veil
The concept of separate legal personality and limited liability is the bedrock of company law.
(Only) I've got the power – Singapore international commercial court reaffirms exclusive setting aside power of seat court; grants anti-suit injunction
On 26 April 2024, the Singapore Courts issued the first known Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) judgment granting a post-award anti-suit …
Directors’ obligations to consider creditors’ interests in Singapore – When is the duty engaged?
Insolvency law across the Commonwealth generally prescribes that when a company moves toward insolvency, the main economic stakeholder in the company …
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