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Singapore’s Atomic Clock Breakthrough and the Long Road to Market
Singapore’s atomic clock breakthrough highlights the long road from scientific discovery to commercial opportunity, and the questions that matter for patient capital.
China’s Humanoid Robot Boom Enters a More Demanding Phase
China’s humanoid robotics industry is expanding quickly. As more companies enter the market, the next test is whether their products can become a reliable and commercially viable part of everyday business.
Singapore’s EQDP Moves Into Its Next Phase With Another S$1.45 Billion
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has appointed another five asset managers under the programme, allocating S$1.45 billion and bringing total EQDP allocations to S$5.4 billion across 14 asset managers. The five managers appointed in the latest round are Amundi, Franklin Templeton, HSBC Asset Management, M&G Investments and Natixis Investment…
CIMA Clarifies Its New AML and Sanctions Rules
CIMA’s updated FAQs clarify audit timing, outsourcing and independent review under its new AML and sanctions rules. The first rule concerns the effectiveness of AML, counter terrorist financing and counter proliferation financing programmes.
Australia Keeps Raising the Operational Bar for Private Credit
Private credit has moved well beyond a niche source of finance in Australia. ASIC has cited an estimate of about A$200 billion for the Australian private-credit sector, while noting its growing role alongside traditional bank lending. More managers, platforms and investors are participating. That growth is useful to borrowers and…
Singapore’s Wealth Boom Is Creating a New Kind of Private Banker
Singapore’s wealth management sector is expanding, but entry into the industry is not becoming easier. Private banks increasingly want professionals who can combine investment knowledge with technology, regulatory awareness, cross border understanding and the ability to navigate complex family needs.
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Special Trusts Act to hold family business shares without trustee interference. Trusts and Structuring The BVI VISTA Trust Explained, A Structure Built for Family Businesses Why the Virgin Islands Special Trusts Act quietly became one of the most popular tools for families who want to protect a business without handing control to a trustee. The Problem VISTA Was Built to Solve Ordinary trust law asks a lot of trustees. A trustee is generally expected to act prudently, which usually means diversifying assets, monitoring performance closely, and stepping in if something looks risky. - A Step by Step Guide to Setting Up a Single Family Office in Singapore
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The default vehicle for closed-ended Cayman funds. Why it fits so well, how the general and limited partner roles work, and what stays public versus private. An exempted limited partnership, usually just called an ELP, is formed under the Cayman Islands’ Exempted Limited Partnership Act. - Fund Administration
Fund administration: A practical guide for Partners. Building relationships with investors and portfolio companies is the job. Chasing spreadsheets and reconciliations shouldn’t be. Here’s what fund administration actually covers, and how to choose a partner that scales with you. Fund operations · A guide for Partners Fund administration: A practical… Read more: Fund Administration - Set up a fund in Singapore
Singapore is one of the most efficient places in Asia to launch a fund if you know the steps. Here’s a walkthrough of what’s involved, from choosing a structure to getting licensed. Singapore has a strong legal system, a favourable tax regime, and access to world-class capital markets and infrastructure whether for capital markets, wealth management asset management solutions or private capital deal structures. - VCC Fund Singapore
The VCC Variable Capital Company has reshaped how funds get built in Singapore. Here’s what it is, who it suits, and what to check before you use one. When Singapore introduced the Variable Capital Company framework, it changed the calculus for fund managers across the region. It gave the industry a purpose-built legal form for pooling capital.