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Law and Practice of Corporate Finance in Singapore, 2nd Edition
This book aims to explain the law and practice of corporate finance in Singapore to business professionals and lawyers. Initially developed from the teaching materials for a course at the NUS Law School by two of the co-authors of the first edition of this book, this book introduces the reader to the basic forms of corporate finance, the sources of law and evolution of the regulatory landscape in Singapore, with reference to key market events such as the 2008 global financial crisis.
Publisher: LexisNexis Singapore
This book covers the nuts and bolts of finance and financial theory, updates on key legislation governing our capital markets, the law relating to private and public offerings, key documentation involved in the capital-raising process, and the types of financial crime.
1. Evolving regulations targeting digital capital markets products, addressing new risks arising from such products; new digital technologies enabling new products and distribution channels; legal and governance issues relating to digital capital markets products;
2. Increasing focus on green finance, sustainability reporting, climate risk, and transition to low-carbon economy. New continuing listing obligations;
3. Updates on key legislation such as the Securities and Futures Act 2001 and key new legislation, namely: Variable Capital Companies Act 2018, Financial Services and Markets Act 2022; implications on fund management industry; and key new corporate governance case studies;
4. New and enhanced powers of SGX and SGX RegCo and MAS, addressing new and emerging risks and trends; and
5. Additional business conduct requirements for corporate finance advisers, and risks of emerging technologies eg AI tech, algorithms, in business operations.