Singapore law

Gatekeepers or conduits? Fortifying Singapore’s incorruptibility

Even with strong regulations, professional intermediaries remain attractive entry points for criminals

The collapse of TerraUSD and its sister cryptocurrency Luna in May 2022 wiped out some US$40 billion in market value and triggered a broader crisis across cryptocurrency markets.

Singapore court raises damages payout for investors burned by Do Kwon’s Terraform collapse

But it upholds ruling that those who held TerraUSD past May 12, 2022, were speculating and not relying on misrepresentations

The new guide on the use of AI in the legal profession says the technology comes with inherent limitations, and that it is still the responsibility of lawyers to use their expertise to guide and validate AI outputs.

Singapore issues guidelines for lawyers on ethical generative AI use

The framework addresses ‘hallucinations’ and the risk of bias in outputs

Lucien Wong, 72, was reappointed in October last year for a fourth term, and will serve until January 2029. He was first appointed the ninth attorney-general in January 2017.

Edwin Tong rebuts claims that attorney-general appointment is ‘thin’ after WP MP questions selection process

Making the process of appointing the attorney-general public risks politicising the office, says the minister

The aim of the new legislation is to make civil enforcement more effective, efficient and affordable.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Budget 2026: New Bill to be tabled in 2026 to strengthen court powers in civil debt enforcement

New legislation aims to create a new class of officers to help parties recover what they are owed

Sparrow Tech operated Sparrow Exchange, a Singapore-based trading platform for cryptocurrency options, including Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Temasek-backed Amber’s acquisition of Singapore crypto exchange triggers legal fee dispute

High Court rules consultant is owed US$803,664 after fintech firm tries to avoid paying advisory fee after distressed sale

Prestige has always been a by-product of legal practice, not its purpose, says the writer.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Law is a calling and a public institution, not just a technical craft

If the legal profession is to reassess itself in the light of AI, it should move towards a clearer articulation of its public role

Under the new disclosure-based regime led by Singapore Exchange Regulation, boards no longer have the luxury of handling such discoveries quietly.

Corporate investigations: a test of mettle for Singapore boards

How directors respond to allegations of misconduct can signal leadership and restore trust

Smart Nation Singapore should not wait until the next generation has chosen other wealth centres to prepare for electronic wills.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Modernising wills for a smart nation

Singapore’s reputation as a wealth management centre would benefit from this move

Jannie Chan (above) and others could have shed some light on certain disputed issues had they been cross-examined and asked to give evidence, note judges.

Hour Glass co-founder Jannie Chan’s S$18.9 million debt dispute sent to trial

An earlier High Court decision has been set aside as judges find insufficient evidence to establish breach of fiduciary duty