The revised Singapore Code on Take-overs and Mergers (Code) will come into effect on 25th March 2016. Key changes to the Code include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Competing Offers (a) Alignment of Offer Timetable for Competing Offers The final day on which an offer can become or be declared unconditional as to acceptances is normally the 60th day after the posting of the offer document (Day 60)[1]. In the case of…

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a Consultation Paper on proposed amendments to the regulations for the reporting of derivatives contracts (Regulations) on 18 January 2016, as part of the ongoing development of the regulatory regime governing OTC derivatives. MAS also released its proposed implementation schedule for new reporting phases in relation to the reporting of derivatives contracts. Key changes proposed in the Consultation Paper seek to: Expand Reporting Requirements to New Classes…

MAS has issued a consultation paper on proposed regulations for mandatory clearing of OTC derivative contracts (Regulations) on 1 July 2015, as part of the ongoing development of the regulatory regime governing OTC derivatives. MAS proposes to issue the Regulations by the end of 2015, and has indicated that it will provide at least six months’ notice before the clearing obligations take effect.  MAS currently proposes that the mandatory clearing obligations shall, at a minimum,…