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(SINGAPORE) The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is seeking sweeping new powers to seize insurers in distress and to supervise their liquidation to protect policyholders.


   

   
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WHAT exactly does it mean when a Reit is taken over? In the case of other corporate entities, it's fairly clear that when a general offer is made after the 30 per cent trigger point is reached, control of the company and the subsequent economic decision-making will pass into the hands of the successful takeover party.
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