Singapore’s Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) commenced investigations in May 2023against Seatrium Limited (formerly Sembcorp Marine Limited) and its employees for allegedcorruption offences in Brazil...

In today's fast-paced business environment, compliance professionals face mounting challenges, including navigating complex regulations, managing risks, and optimizing limited resources.

Against the backdrop of the decision in Dong Wei v Shell Trading (Pte) Ltd and another [2022]SGHC(A) 8, corporations ought to be mindful when it comes to managing employer-employee relationships in connection to internal investigations.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in modern business operations has the potential to significantly enhance efficiencies and decision-making processes.

In a world of growing complexity and increased velocity of change, resilience and proactive compliance are no longer optional—they are the keys to sustainable success and ensuring brand protected.

This high-level summit, hosted by the Governments of Singapore, Japan and the United States gathered experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss current regulatory challenges, best practices, and recent developments across Southeast Asia, India, and globally in trade compliance and export control.

The rapid convergence of cybercriminal tactics, specifically the blending of deepfake technology with Business Email Compromise (BEC), is revolutionizing the way organizations must conduct internal investigations.

Cybersecurity and data protection have become an essential part of any business. Earlier this month, a bill passed by the Singaporean parliament aimed to strengthen the country's cybersecurity measures in response to evolving threats.

We draw your attention to a significant legal development stemming from the recent decision by Singapore's highest court in the case of Kuvera Resources Pte Ltd v JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. [2013] SGCA 28, which examined the validity of sanctions clauses under Singapore law.

In the dynamic realm of trade finance operations for importers and exporters, the versatility that drives efficiency also exposes vulnerabilities to trade finance crimes, notably trade-based money laundering.

On 11 December 2023, the Departments of Commerce, Treasury, Justice, State, and Homeland Security issued a Quint-Seal Compliance Note emphasizing the need for robust compliance in the maritime and transportation industries

The Compliance Note is the third Tri-Seal Compliance Note issued in the past year and appears to be part of the coordinated and sustained effort by U.S. agencies to prevent controlled technology and goods from being diverted to actors in Russia, PRC and Iran.