Professional Services/Legal

SGX RegCo to provide issuers a two-month extension to hold AGMs

The move came amidst a growing number of firms posting auditing difficulties for 2019 results.

SGX RegCo to provide issuers a two-month extension to hold AGMs

The move came amidst a growing number of firms posting auditing difficulties for 2019 results.

Sembcorp's China unit concludes multimillion-dollar pollution-offence case

The firm said that they are not expecting further financial impact amidst the legal proceedings.

IPOS and SGX to launch evaluation programme for intangible assets

It will be offered exclusively to SGX-listed companies or firms preparing for listing.

Singapore's most influential lawyers aged 40 and under for 2019

They specialise in various areas such as dispute resolution, restructuring and insolvency, M&A, amongst others.

Firms move arbitration hearings to Singapore from Hong Kong amidst protests

Maxwell Chambers has seen a few cases from Hong Kong in recent months.

Tightened rules on auditing call for higher tech and workforce investments

The Big 4 are strenghtening their audit advisory services and expanding into cybersecurity and compliance.

Singapore hailed best in Asia for IP rights protection: survey

It shares the top spots with Finland, Switzerland, and New Zealand as the best globally.

PwC Singapore offsets all air travel emissions

The firm has cut 74% of its net carbon emissions to 1,406 tCO2e in FY 2019.

Mapping out Singapore's legaltech journey

Thomson Reuters weighs in on the opportunities and challenges of bringing the legal industry into the digital age.

Executives in Singapore need to boost their digital skills and learn a local language to stay ahead

As the competition for top jobs intensifies, executives in Singapore need to focus on improving their digital and language skills.

Singapore is the world's 14th most 'idea-intensive' nation: PwC

The nation granted 543 patents per million of the population in 2017.

SGXRegCo targets to enhance regulatory presence in FY2020

It is working on a centralised platform for movements around corporate action, listing, and member applications.

Digital blueprint for accounting sector launched

The move is in line with the Industry Transformation Map for Professional Services.

MAS slaps prohibition orders against three individuals for insider trading

They engaged in a 7-year front-running arrangement resulting in profits of $8.07m.

IPOS rolls out insurance for intellectual property rights holders

It aims to cover legal expenses incurred in IP infringement proceedings worldwide.

SAL launches Asia-wide legaltech accelerator

It is looking for firms that startups focused on artificial intelligence, blockchain and advanced analytics.