Legal Bulletin October 2018
30 October 2018
Capital Markets
Upcoming VCC framework to encourage investment funds to domicile in Singapore
Competition
Key initiatives by ASEAN to enhance cooperation in enforcement and research
CCCS clears proposed JV between hearing aid suppliers
Construction & Engineering
Corporate / M&A
SAL and SVCA launch Venture Capital Investment Model Agreements (VIMA)
Employment
Employment (Amendment) Bill introduced to expand and enhance employee protection
Maritime & Aviation
Medico-Legal
MOH and SMC consult on proposed amendments to Medical Registration Act
Real Estate
Restructuring & Insolvency
Tax
Stamp Duties Act amended from 4 October 2018 to levy stamp duty on electronic records
Bill to amend Goods and Services Tax Act tabled to extend GST to overseas services
White Collar & Investigations
SFA amended to strengthen market misconduct enforcement regime
General
MAS sets out duties for FIs in “E-Payments User Protection Guidelines” effective 31 January 2019
Bills to amend Electricity Act and Gas Act passed
Regional News
Malaysia
SC launches Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia to enhance board effectiveness
Myanmar
Myanmar government issues Guidance on Execution of Contracts for government entities
China
Publications
Practical Law Banking Regulation Global Guide 2018: Singapore chapter
Getting the Deal Through: Private Banking & Wealth Management 2019 - Singapore chapter
International Comparative Legal Guide to Pharmaceutical Advertising 2018: Singapore chapter
International Comparative Legal Guide to Private Equity 2018: Singapore chapter
International Comparative Legal Guide to Construction & Engineering Law 2018: Singapore chapter
The (somewhat) confusing world of cryptocurrencies
Awards & Rankings
Allen & Gledhill wins i-Law Maritime Law Firm of the Year at Lloyd’s List Asia Pacific Awards 2018
Allen & Gledhill and Rahmat Lim & Partners ranked Tier 1 in ALB M&A Rankings 2018