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OCTOBER 28, 2026
The Transboundary Haze Pollution Act (THPA) and its Application to Individuals
Since air quality in Singapore hit unhealthy levels in recent weeks, much discussion has taken place about the THPA.
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OCTOBER 26, 2026
Shook Lin & Bok continues to shine as an Outstanding Firm in Asialaw 2026
Shook Lin & Bok is proud to be recognised as an Outstanding Firm in the asialaw 2026 rankings, a result that reflects the dedication of our lawyers and the trust our clients place in us.
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OCTOBER 23, 2026
MAS Publishes Consultation Paper on Proposed Amendments to the Payment Services Act 2019 for Stablecoin Regulation
On 1 September 2026, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) published the Consultation Paper on Proposed Amendments to the Payment Services Act 2019 (“PSA”) for Stablecoins Regulation (the “Consultation Paper”).
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OCTOBER 20, 2026
Co-authored Chambers Global Practice Guides: Alternative Funds 2026
Co-authored Chambers Global Practice Guides: Alternative Funds 2026
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OCTOBER 16, 2026
Great Eastern Financial Advisers Pte Ltd v Lim Siang Heng [2026] SGHC 203
In this case update, the High Court allowed Great Eastern Financial Advisers Private Limited’s appeal against the Assistant Registrar’s decision to allow an application by one of Great Eastern’s former representatives, Mr. Lim Siang Heng, to set aside the Statutory Demand issued by Great Eastern against him.
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OCTOBER 15, 2026
Singapore’s New Online Safety Commission and the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act 2025
This update provides an overview of the OSRAA, the composition and powers of the OSC, and the key considerations for businesses operating within Singapore's digital ecosystem.
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OCTOBER 08, 2026
Acted for Hafnia Limited in its successful US$300 million accelerated share offering
Congratulations to Hafnia Limited on the successful completion of its offering of ordinary shares, raising gross proceeds of the NOK equivalent of approximately US$300 million through an accelerated bookbuilding process.
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OCTOBER 05, 2026
Contributed to Lianhe Zaobao’s “说法识法” column, titled 《业者交流定价看似寻常 或已触动竞争法“警铃”》 (“Exchanging pricing information may seem routine for industry players, but it could set off competition law alarm bells”).
Ying Yi explains what businesses should keep in mind under Section 34 of the Competition Act 2004, which prohibits anti-competitive agreements and practices.
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SEPTEMBER 29, 2026
Singapore passes the Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill
On 9 September 2026, Parliament passed the Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill (Bill No. 16/2026) (the “Proposed Act”), which when enacted will amend five existing statutes: the Protection from Scams Act 2025 (“PSA”), the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act 1906, the Online Criminal Harms Act 2023 (“OCHA”), the Police Force Act 2004, and the Banking Act 1970 to strengthen measures to detect, disrupt, and deter scams.
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