LEGAL TRAINING
Law academy launches 'future lawyer' initiatives
Singapore Academy of Law marks anniversary of legal innovation programe with new initiatives.
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COMPLIANCE
Singapore targets audit and compliance rules
SGX to propose second audit on listed companies if questionable, compliance and audit concerns targeted rather than a general cost.
LEGAL TECH
Elevate raises global stakes with Hong Kong acquisition
Firm makes yet another acquisition with Cognatio Law as firm furthers ambitions to expand global and regional reach.
EXPANSION
'Legal rebels' break into China
In latest expansion plan, alternative law firm Rimon Law opens its first office in China.
MARKET MANIPULATION
Four global banks fined for Korean forex rigging
Global banks colluding with Korean companies rack up 693 million won and warned of consequences of further breaches.
APPOINTMENTS
Dyson legal chief to move to new head office in Singapore
General counsel one of two top positions moving as British appliance maker relocates hq to Asia, citing product demand rather than Brexit.
COMPLIANCE
Compliance failures inflicting self-harm
Nearly half of Chinese and Hong Kong companies go ahead with deals despite compliance concerns, according to Baker McKenzie survey.
TRADEMARKS
Love is all around
Cartier loses trademark fight in Singapore as IPOS says love 'is meant to be shared' and French luxury jeweller should not have a monopoly.
DATA PRIVACY
Huawei founder says company would refuse sharing user secrets
Silent to date on government scrutiny, Huawei chief clarifies the firm's legal response to speculation about confidential data.
EXPANSION
Allen & Gledhill forges Indonesian alliance
An alliance with Indonesian firm Soemadipradja & Taher expands network, boosted by introduction of new foreign partner.