Legal Bulletin October 2026: Allen & Gledhill

29 October 2026

Competition & Foreign Investment Review

CCS takes action against provider of fake reviews and businesses procuring reviews

Corporate / M&A

Amendments to SGX listing rules for enhanced disclosures on remuneration, dividend policies, and investor relations: What issuers should consider doing now

Commencement of key changes under the Corporate and Accounting Laws (Amendment) Act 2025: Second phase takes effect on 20 October 2026

Employment, Health & Safety

Singapore Government accepts recommendations by tripartite workgroup to strengthen human capital capability

ESG & Public Policy

Singapore and Mongolia to open application process for carbon credit projects under bilateral Implementation Agreement

Costa Rica accedes to Digital Economy Partnership Agreement

ASEAN advances economic integration and forges new growth opportunities following 58th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting

Singapore and UAE sign MOU on investment cooperation

Maritime & Aviation

Bill introduced to amend Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act 1996 to strengthen maritime safety, cybersecurity, and regulation of new technologies

Tax

Finance (Income Taxes) Bill passed in Parliament

Technology

Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Act 2026 to strengthen measures to detect, disrupt, and deter scams

IMDA Act amended to strengthen media sector’s competition and consumer protection regulatory framework

IMDA introduces new AI testing and cybersecurity initiatives

Regional News

China

China’s Supreme People’s Court issues first judicial opinions on adjudication of AI-related disputes

China expands cross-border cash pooling regime for multinationals

Indonesia

Indonesia data protection: Regulation 33 introduces new operational requirements

Malaysia

Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia conducts public consultation on proposed Gaming Sub-Code

Personal Data Protection Department conducts public consultation on Artificial Intelligence and Personal Data Protection Framework

Vietnam

Vietnam introduces new penalties for cybersecurity and personal data protection violations

Publications

Practical Law: Tax Residency of Companies in Singapore (2026)

Practical Law: Tax Considerations in Joint Ventures - Singapore (2026)

Practical Law: Intellectual Property Assignments and Transfers - Singapore (2026)

Merger Control: Law Over Borders Comparative Guide 2026 – Singapore

IBA: FinTech - How the Financial Innovation Industry Is Taking Shape Around the World (2026)

The Legal Industry Reviews: Singapore (Edition 7, October 2026)

Singapore Academy of Law Annual Review 2025: Equity and Trusts

Deals

Establishment and closing of Japan Logistics Development Partners V LP

S$1.732 billion Islamic term financing facility to IOI Marina View Pte. Ltd.

HDB issues S$1.2 billion fixed rate green notes

Acquisition of owner and developer of Wheelock Place by Singapore Central Private Real Estate Fund

Clifford Capital Group’s largest infrastructure asset-backed securities transaction

S$824 million term and revolving credit facilities for redeveloping River Valley properties

News

Launch of Regional Crisis & Risk Management Practice

Awards & Rankings

Allen & Gledhill named Regulatory Law Firm of the Year and AI and Technology Law Firm of the Year at Asian Legal Business Pan Asian Regulatory Awards 2026

Allen & Gledhill named International Law Firm of the Year at Asian Legal Business Indonesia Law Awards 2026

A&G Asia recognised in Asian Legal Business M&A Rankings 2026

Allen & Gledhill recognised as leading law firm in 2026 Asia IP Patent Rankings

Allen & Gledhill recognised in inaugural edition of Copyright 1000