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Singapore's capital markets are experiencing a significant transformation driven by the MAS-led Equity Market Development Programme, which has injected S$6.5 billion in liquidity and sparked a revival in IPO activity. With over 20 companies preparing to go public and new cross-border listing infrastructure connecting SGX with Nasdaq, the market is showing signs of meaningful structural reform and growing institutional confidence.

Trust and company service providers face an increasingly complex regulatory landscape that extends far beyond traditional "know your customer" checks. From beneficial ownership registers to economic substance rules...

Singapore's Corporate and Accounting Laws (Amendment) Act 2025 introduces significant changes to director appointment procedures, corporate governance requirements, and regulatory compliance obligations. The amendments expand disqualification grounds for directors, introduce new anti-money laundering declarations, and modify operational requirements for companies while removing certain legacy reporting obligations.