On 11 January 2016, Singapore Exchange Limited (“SGX”) issued a consultation paper on proposed amendments to the SGX-ST Listing Rules (Mainboard) and the SGX-ST Listing Rules (Catalist) (collectively, the “Listing Rules”).

On 15 November 2012, the Securities and Futures (Amendment) Act 2012 was passed by Parliament, giving effect to policy proposals, among others, relating to regulation of over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives.

On 6 July 2015, the Securities Industry Council (“SIC”) issued a consultation paper on proposed changes to the Singapore Code on Take-overs and Mergers (the “Code”).

On 3 June 2015, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) issued a Consultation Paper on the Proposed Amendments to Regulatory Framework for Intermediaries Dealing in OTC Derivative Contracts

On 24 April 2015, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) issued revised notice to financial institutions on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (“AML/CFT”).

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has recently published a consultation paper setting out several proposals to facilitate securities-based crowdfunding in Singapore.

In February 2015, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) issued a Consultation Paper on the proposed amendments to the Securities and Futures Act (“SFA”) to be in line with the current market and international developments, and to strengthen MAS’ enforcement regime.