27 November 2025
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Capital Markets
SGX RegCo implements changes to listing rules to advance Singapore towards a more disclosure-based regime
MAS and SGX RegCo consult on proposal to consolidate listing review functions under SGX RegCo to streamline listing process
MAS consults on measures to enhance investors’ ability to seek civil compensation for losses suffered due to market misconduct
Competition & Foreign Investment Review
Equity interest exclusions introduced by Significant Investments Review (Disregarded Equity Interests) Regulations 2025
Corporate / M&A
Corporate and Accounting Laws (Amendment) Bill passed to prevent misuse of companies, safeguard shareholders’ interests, strengthen regulatory framework, and reduce regulatory burden
Cybersecurity & Data Protection
Public Sector (Governance) (Amendment) Bill introduced to support data sharing with external partners
Cyber Security Agency announces new initiatives
Dispute Resolution
Singapore and China sign new Joint Declaration on Cooperation
Employment, Health & Safety
Higher work injury compensation limits from 1 November 2025
Workplace Fairness (Dispute Resolution) Bill passed in Parliament
ESG & Public Policy
MAS publishes TRACTION’s final report and launches support statement for energy transition credits
New initiatives to support development of high-integrity carbon markets launched
Singapore and Peru invite applications for carbon credit projects under their implementation agreement
Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets launches collective government-backed framework to boost corporate demand for high-integrity carbon credits
Carbon rating service providers appointed to support Government’s environmental integrity assessments of carbon credit methodologies and projects
ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement substantially concludes, key agreements and MOU signed
Financial Regulatory & Compliance
Changes to margin requirements for product financing provided by CMS licence holders in force
MAS responds to feedback on proposed capital treatment for structured products and infrastructure investments for insurers
International Trade
Allen & Gledhill designated as whitelisted partner for Business Adaptation Grant supporting local enterprises impacted by tariffs
Tax
Finance (Income Taxes) Bill passed in Parliament
Regional News
Indonesia
Indonesia streamlines fit and proper assessment of FinTech and digital finance stakeholders
Indonesia Financial Services Authority and Monetary Authority of Singapore sign MOU strengthening collaboration in FinTech and digital financial assets
Malaysia
Key features of Malaysia’s Gig Workers Bill 2025
Bank Negara Malaysia issues discussion paper on asset tokenisation
Malaysia Federal Court reaffirms principle against double taxation in same transaction
Myanmar
New additional allowance introduced under Myanmar’s minimum wage framework
Publications
CDR Essential Intelligence: The Belt and Road Initiative 2026
ICLG: Competition Litigation 2026 (18th Ed)
ICLG: Copyright 2026 (12th Ed) – Singapore
Practical Law: Employment Litigation and Timelines - Singapore (2025)
Practical Law: Pre-employment Screening and Data Protection Law Requirements, and Employee Monitoring - Singapore (2025)
Practical Law: Employment - Fixed-Term Contracts, Changing Terms of Employment, and Notice of Termination – Singapore
Lexology In-Depth: Trade Secrets (2nd Ed, 2025) – Singapore
Lexology Panoramic: Islamic Finance & Markets 2026 – Indonesia
Deals
Issue of S$500 million green notes by Public Utilities Board
Awards & Rankings
Allen & Gledhill recognised as one of the top law firms in Singapore by The Straits Times
Allen & Gledhill named Singapore Trademark Litigation Firm of the Year and Singapore Portfolio Management Firm of the Year at the Asia IP Awards 2025
Allen & Gledhill named Indonesia Practice, Asian Law Firm of the Year at the Asian Legal Business (ALB) Indonesia Law Awards 2025
