MAS issues Guidelines addressing conflicts of interest concerning research analyses or reports *

Singapore - April 25 2013
On 2 April 2013, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (the "MAS") issued the following Guidelines under the Securities and Futures Act (the "SFA") and…

Co-authors: Wong Sook Ping, Adrian Ang, Francis Mok.

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Payment Systems (Oversight) (Amendment) Act 2013 in force from 28 March 2013: strengthening MAS oversight and alignment with international standards *

USA - April 25 2013
The Payment Systems (Oversight) (Amendment) Act 2013 (the "Amendment Act") is operational from 28 March 2013.

Co-authors: Wong Sook Ping, Adrian Ang, Francis Mok.

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MAS issues Response from consultation on designating tax crimes as money laundering predicate offences *

Singapore - April 25 2013
On 28 March 2013, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (the "MAS") issued its Response to feedbak received pursuant to the consultation paper on…

Co-authors: Aaron Lee, Wong Sook Ping, Andy Yeo, Adrian Ang, Francis Mok.

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MAS seeks feedback on Recommendations of FAIR Panel *

Singapore - April 25 2013
On 5 March 2013, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (the "MAS") issued a consultation paper seeking feedback on the recommendations olf the…

Co-authors: Wong Sook Ping, Adrian Ang, Francis Mok.

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Financial Holding Companies Bill 2013 passed in Parliament: establishing regulatory framework for financial holding companies *

Singapore - April 25 2013
The Financial Holding Companies Bill 2013 (the "Bill") was passed in Parliament on 8 April 2013.

Co-authors: Wong Sook Ping, Adrian Ang, Francis Mok.

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