Financial Services Bulletin April 2022
28 April 2022
Covid-19
Consumer Protection
Corporate / M&A
Cybersecurity & Data Protection
Dispute Resolution
ESG & Public Policy
Singapore implements export control measures and financial measures in relation to Russia
Financial Regulatory
FinTech
Tax
IRAS rolls out two new tax frameworks to help companies strengthen tax compliance
General
Telecommunication and Subscription Television Dispute Resolution Scheme set up on 1 April 2022
Regional News
Malaysia
New Geographical Indications Act in force in Malaysia
Malaysia Federal Court dismisses MyCC’s appeal against AirAsia and Malaysian Airline System
Malaysia Federal Court affirms Court of Appeal’s decision against MyEG
Myanmar
Central Bank of Myanmar requires foreign currency to be converted to Myanmar Kyat with exemptions
Indonesia
Merger and acquisition filings go back to 30 days in Indonesia
Publications
FinTech developments in Singapore: Wealth structuring and digital payment token services
The International Comparative Legal Guide to Public Investment Funds 2022
Equity capital markets in Singapore: Regulatory overview
Practical Law Employment Litigation and Timelines
The Corporate Governance Review (12th Ed, 2022)
Deals
S$529.7 million green loan facilities to SPRINT Plot 1 TM Pte. Ltd.
Issue of S$250 million subordinated perpetual securities by SingPost Group Treasury Pte. Ltd.
US$119 million financing of Spenmo
US$75 million Series B financing of ShopUp
Substantial investment by Deutsche Börse AG into AirCarbon Exchange
Series seed round investment of Lauretta Inc., led by Wavemaker Pacific 4, L.P.
Awards & Rankings