Legal Bulletin July 2020
28 July 2020
General
Covid-19: Digital signatures explained - Know before you sign
Effect of Covid-19 on the hospitality industry
Competition
Corporate / M&A
New requirement to lodge Registrable Controllers' information with ACRA
SGX RegCo sets out expectations of sustainability reporting during Covid-19 period
Dispute Resolution
Singapore Court of Appeal applies prima facie standard of review where debt subject to arbitration
Employment
MOM updates advisory on salary and leave arrangements
Intellectual Property
Singapore furthers IP cooperation with Republic of Korea
Public Policy
Real Estate
MinLaw issues note on rental relief framework
Tax
MOF seeks comments on proposed amendments to Income Tax Act
MOF seeks comments on proposed amendments to Goods and Services Tax Act
Regional News
Malaysia
Bank Negara Malaysia issues new Foreign Exchange Notices
Bank Negara Malaysia issues electronic know-your-customer policy document
Bank Negara Malaysia issues policy document on risk management in technology
Allied health practitioners to now hold practising certificates
China
China reduces restrictions and prohibitions on foreign investment
Indonesia
Another e-commerce regulation in Indonesia: More protection and more control
Indonesian flight ticket cartel decision: A positive signal for businesses?
Publications
Practical Law Corporate Real Estate Global Guide: Commercial Real Estate in Singapore
Global Legal Insights to Merger Control 2020
The Securities Litigation Review 2020
Deals
S$300 million sustainability-linked term and revolving loan facilities to CapitaLand
Issue of S$300 million inaugural green bonds by National University of Singapore
B Capital Group co-leading the US$53 million Series B funding round of Payfazz
Issue of S$375 million subordinated perpetual securities by Singapore Technologies Telemedia Pte Ltd
Awards & Rankings
Allen & Gledhill maintains top tier rankings in IFLR1000 2021 for Banking and Finance
Allen & Gledhill recognised in world’s top international arbitration practices worldwide
Allen & Gledhill Intellectual Property Practice ranked in IAM Patent 1000 2020