25 May 2026
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Capital Markets
SGX RegCo publishes new listing rules for the Global Listing Board as Parliament passes Securities and Futures (Amendment) Bill to facilitate dual listings
Corporate & M&A
SGX RegCo seeks feedback on proposed disclosure requirements on remuneration, dividend, and investor relations policies
Dispute Resolution
Singapore Court of Appeal clarifies principles relating to limitation period for enforcement of arbitral awards
ESG & Public Policy
Singapore and the Philippines sign Implementation Agreement on carbon credits collaboration
Singapore and New Zealand sign Agreement on Trade in Essential Supplies
Financial Regulatory & Compliance
MAS consults on proposed total loss absorbing capacity requirements for domestic systemically important banks in Singapore
Restructuring & Insolvency
Singapore Court of Appeal clarifies treatment of disputed debts in winding up applications involving arbitration agreements
White Collar & Investigations
MinLaw issues code of practice on anti-money laundering measures for precious stones and precious metals dealers to combat scam-related money laundering cases
Regional News
China
Navigating opportunity and compliance under China’s 15th Five-Year Plan
Indonesia
Supreme Courts of Singapore and Indonesia sign memorandum of understanding on cross-border insolvency cooperation
Malaysia
Companies Commission of Malaysia conducts public consultation on proposed sustainability reporting amendments to Companies Act 2016
Malaysia’s Personal Data Protection Commissioner launches guidelines on data protection impact assessment, automated decision-making and profiling, and data protection by design
Securities Commission Malaysia issues revised Guidelines on Unlisted Capital Market Products under the Lodge and Launch Framework
Securities Commission Malaysia issues revised Guidelines on Islamic Capital Market Products and Services
Malaysia High Court dismisses challenge to Minister of Finance’s approval for disposal of non-performing loans
Schemes of arrangement: Malaysia High Court provides guidance on classification of creditors, valuation of disputed claims, the effect of side-deals, and proof of debt process
Myanmar
Myanmar amends Securities Exchange Law
Vietnam
Vietnam issues decree guiding implementation of Law on Investment
Publications
The Legal Industry Reviews: Singapore (Edition 6, April 2026)
The Legal Industry Reviews: Indonesia (Edition 3, May 2026)
Practical Law: Competition Law in Singapore (2026)
Practical Law: Capital Markets in Singapore - Regulatory Overview (2026)
Deals
S$2.48 billion sale of Asia Square Tower 2 to IOI Marina View Pte. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of IOI Properties Group Berhad
Issue of S$1.115 billion fixed rate green notes by Housing and Development Board
News
Allen & Gledhill establishes two new Practices to help clients seize new opportunities
Kevin Wang admitted as Partner of Allen & Gledhill
Awards & Rankings
Allen & Gledhill wins “Innovation in Digital Legal Practice” award at Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Asia-Pacific Awards 2026
Allen & Gledhill named Innovative Law Firm of the Year at The Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2026
Allen & Gledhill recognised as a top tier firm in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2026
Allen & Gledhill recognised in Asia’s Top ESG Law Firms 2026 by Asian Legal Business
Allen & Gledhill ranked in Asian Legal Business Intellectual Property Rankings 2026