Professional Services/Legal
SBF’s Mark Lee replaces Teo on Enterprise Singapore board
SBF’s Mark Lee replaces Teo on Enterprise Singapore board
The change takes effect on 1 September.
ISCA's AI fluency programme draws 15,000 sign-ups in two months
The programme aims to upskill 60,000 accountancy and finance professionals over three years.
First ICSID office outside Washington opens in Singapore
The site will support investment dispute cases and parties across Asia-Pacific.
UOB wins $76m in Marina Collection loan case
This is four times the $17.7m initially granted by the lower court.
Singapore accounting body inks AI deal with Indian counterpart
The deal could extend ISCA's AI programme to India's 1.5 million accounting professionals.
IMDA, SAL and SCCA launch AI training tracks for legal professionals
The initiatives will run over the next three years.
Koh Brothers Eco unit faces up to $57.6m in potential legal exposure
The JV dispute leaves the subsidiary facing estimated maximum exposure of $20.5m.
High Court dismisses third-party claim in Timken bearing suit
USS ordered to pay $15,000 in costs as Timken’s trademark claim remains pending.
Rumavi takes aim at relocation, property advice
The startup plans to enter four more Asian markets within 18 months.
Higher director liability reshapes boardroom governance
Tougher penalties are prompting boards and corporate service providers to strengthen compliance and documentation.
Rising complexity drives family offices toward external specialists
Six in 10 respondents use third-party providers for personal financial management advice.
Earlybird AI targets SME accounting
Its founder says small businesses need finance teams without adding headcount.
Ministry of Law appoints Evercore chief to SLA board
Appointments will commence on 1 August.
Lawyer attrition stable, but workplace issues persist: Shanmugam
Key difficulties include long hours and derogatory or unfair treatment in court.
PM Wong names Shanmugam Senior Minister in broad Cabinet reshuffle
MTI to be renamed energy ministry as Siow, Neo, and Sim Ann get ministerial promotions.
Court rejects Hin Leong’s $3.4b trading-loss claim against Deloitte
Two other heads of loss remain in the oil trader’s suit.
Samlit Moneychanger faces 19 charges over remittance complaints
Each breach of a MAS direction carries a maximum $1m fine.
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