August 18, 2021 | Finance, Regulatory Updates
Cryptocurrencies and ESG values As the cryptocurrency industry rises in prominence (with Bitcoin and increasingly, Ethereum being 2 of the most popular cryptocurrencies by market value), many Financial Institutions (“FIs”) worldwide have shown interest in virtual...
July 12, 2021 | Regulatory Updates
Due to the disruption arising from the spread of COVID-19, there is a global shift towards technological advancements and transformation. The use of electronic signatures instead of traditional “wet ink” signatures has become more common. This article will explore the...
May 11, 2021 | Finance, Regulatory Updates
On 21 July 2020, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) published a Consultation Paper on a proposed new omnibus Act for the financial sector (the “Omnibus Act”). The consultation period has closed on 20 August 2020. The Omnibus Act will be a standalone...
April 14, 2021 | Regulatory Updates
Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (No. 26 of 2012) (“PDPA”), which was passed in 2012, governs the “collection, use and disclosure of personal data by organisations” and also establishes a “Do Not Call” Registry (“DNC”), as set out in its preamble. Since 2012,...
