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Crowdfunding Singapore

Crowdfunding is a method for raising capital whereby many individuals network and pool their funds, usually via the internet or social media. Crowdfunding methods are used in a variety of circumstances including,... more +
Crowdfunding is a method for raising capital whereby many individuals network and pool their funds, usually via the internet or social media. Crowdfunding methods are used in a variety of circumstances including, but not limited to, supporting charitable organizations, disaster relief, product development, artistic projects, and financing start-up companies. The passage of the JOBS Act of 2012 sought to broaden the use of crowdfunding in developing private capital for start-up companies by relaxing certain SEC investor registration requirements. less -
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Initial Coin Offerings—A Singapore Perspective

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As interest continues to grow in virtual currencies, blockchain technology and initial coin offerings, governments are evaluating the benefits and potential risks of these innovations, while considering numerous regulatory...more

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MAS Clarifies Regulatory Position on Digital Token Offerings in Singapore

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The Monetary Authority of Singapore indicates that various forms of crowdfunding involving the use of digital tokens likely will be regulated if the digital tokens constitute products regulated under the Securities and...more

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Blockchain Week in Review – August 2017 #6

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Below is a summary of some of the significant legal and regulatory actions that occurred over the past week. This alert is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all such developments, but rather a selection of...more

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Singapore Legal Update - July 2016

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A Conditional Primary Obligation to Pay Is Not a Penalty - In iTronic Holdings Pte Ltd v Tan Swee Leon [2016] SGHC 77 (Singapore High Court, 21 April 2016), the Singapore High Court held that an obligation to pay a...more

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MAS Improves Access to Securities-Based Crowdfunding

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The changes modify securities crowdfunding rules to facilitate access to retail investors. Following a yearlong public consultation exercise, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will make it easier for securities...more

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Investment Funds Update - Asia Legal and regulatory updates for the funds industry from the key jurisdictions in Asia: Singapore

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Regulation of OTC Derivatives and Singapore Regulatory Reforms - The Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) published a consultation paper on the proposed amendments to the Securities and Futures Act (the “SFA”) which...more

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