Legal Bulletin April 2019
29 April 2019
Competition
Corporate
Dispute Resolution
Singapore High Court reiterates high threshold for striking out applications
MinLaw consults on proposed amendments to Reciprocal Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act
MinLaw considers introducing new appellate court
Employment
Employment Act amended to expand and enhance employee protection
MOM, NTUC and SNEF release Tripartite Guidelines on Wrongful Dismissal
FinTech
MAS updates Guide to Digital Token Offerings
Intellectual Property
IPOS extends and enhances Mediation Promotion Scheme for three years
Public Policy
Q1 2019 Review: Five key public policy developments in Singapore
Restructuring & Insolvency
Tax
White Collar & Investigation
Legislative changes to strengthen AML/CFT framework in Singapore in force from 1 April 2019
General
Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Bill introduced in Singapore Parliament
Regional News
Malaysia
Myanmar
Publications
International Comparative Legal Guide to Public Investment Funds 2019: Singapore chapter
Deals
Phase 1 development of the New Yangon City project
Issue of US$750 million notes by DBS Group Holdings Ltd
Awards & Rankings
Allen & Gledhill clinches major regional award at ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2019
Allen & Gledhill recognised in top 100 international arbitration practices worldwide