by Argus | Anti Money Laundering, News
As part of the global crackdown on money-laundering, Cayman Islands announced on 9-Oct that it would make information on the beneficial ownership of companies, public. This prompted anti-corruption campaigners to call on other offshore jurisdictions to follow...
by Argus | Fund Management Company, News, Regulatory Compliance
Singapore court has sentenced a businessman to 15 months’ imprisonment for raising funds from investors in the form of a convertible loan without a prospectus. District Judge Jasvender Kaur on Monday handed down the jail term to Tay Chee Ming, 54, after a...
by Argus | News, Regulatory Compliance
In yet another case of disqualification of directors due to compliance failures, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has obtained disqualification orders against former Chairman and Executive Director, Ms Wong Yuen Yee, and three former...
by Argus | Compliance, Financial Institutions, Monthly Newsletter, Regulatory Compliance
Articles and Events Summary Variable Capital Company: A Snapshot The introduction of the new VCC structure provides as additional structuring option for Singapore-based fund managers to domicile their investment funds locally and enhance Singapore’s position as an...
by Argus | Financial Institutions, News
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)’s Cyber Security Advisory Panel (CSAP) convened on 30th September to discuss the latest cyber-security challenges and strategies related to the financial industry in Singapore. The CSAP comprises of leading cyber security...
