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SGX plans to hard-code due diligence banking guidelines into listing rules

SGX RegCo also studying crypto-assets and ICOs and intends to publish guidance soon

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SINGAPORE Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) plans to incorporate the due diligence guidelines issued by the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) under its Listing Rules, following a public consultation that will take place by the year end.

Currently, these guidelines for due diligence activities that banks carry out on companies seeking to list on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) are non-binding principles or best practices that do not have the force of law nor are they legally binding on members of ABS.

Tan Boon Gin, chief executive officer of Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo), told The Business Times that he wants to formalise the disciplinary framework for greater clarity. This...

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