The guidelines set out the supervisory expectations of MAS for banks, insurers, and asset managers to manage the transition and physical risks they and their portfolios face from climate change.

The handbook builds on existing regulatory frameworks to provide guidance to financial institutions using traditional artificial intelligence (“AI”), generative AI and emerging agentic AI technology.

The review covers key areas such as supporting management corporations of strata-titled properties (“MCSTs”) to maintain adequate sinking funds to upkeep and upgrade their estates, and equipping MCSTs to run their estates better.

The “Hong Chang Sheng” [2025] SGHCR 31 serves as a timely reminder of the need for precision when drafting stay orders, particularly regarding carve-outs for matters such as wrongful arrest or wrongful detention claims.

The proposed change to share financing requirement by the Monetary Authority of Singapore aims to bolster participation and market vibrancy while maintaining meaningful safeguards and alignment with other jurisdictions.

The reform is recommended by the Equities Market Review Group as part of the wider move to regulate Singapore’s equities market.

The updated measures serve to streamline the registration and verification process for research and development-related technology contracts, improve efficiency, and update the categorisation of contracts.

Today, women are increasingly taking the lead in family decision-making, wealth creation, and long-term planning. With these shifts comes a growing need for thoughtful estate and trust planning tailored to the unique realities women face.