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DATEWED 08 JUL 2026
OVEN OPENED18:03 SGT
○ NEWS20
⬡ JUDGMENTS0
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COOLING RACK1
BUSIEST OVENPUBLIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW ×8
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Singapore to enhance AML/CFT/CPF framework following 2026 FATF Mutual Evaluation Report. Bank Secrecy and Anti-Money Laundering Law · MLAW PINEAPPLE TART · ACT ON
New regulatory framework for dual-listing arrangements established. Securities and Financial Instruments Law · SLW PINEAPPLE TART · ACT ON
Proposed reduction of legal alcohol limits for drink-driving. Motor Vehicle Law · SLW PINEAPPLE TART · ACT ON
Proposed mandatory jail terms for first-time drink-driving offenders with high alcohol levels. Motor Vehicle Law · SLW PINEAPPLE TART · ACT ON
Introduction of a new strict-liability style offence for drug driving. Criminal Law · SLW PINEAPPLE TART · ACT ON
MAS proposes Protected Cell Company (PCC) framework for alternative risk transfer. Insurance Law · SLW PINEAPPLE TART · ACT ON
Government to streamline mutual legal assistance and transnational asset recovery processes. Public and Administrative Law · MLAW $0.60 · FRESH
Ministry of Law addresses lawyer attrition and workplace culture following Sustainability Study. Employment Law · MLAW $0.60 · FRESH
Ministry of Law reviewing institutional protections against workplace harassment and unhealthy culture in legal practice. Employment Law · MLAW $0.60 · FRESH
Ministry of Law warns against substitution of professional legal advice with AI will-writing tools. Estates, Gifts, and Trusts Law · MLAW $0.60 · FRESH
Ministry of Law reviews POHA to allow employers to apply for Protection Orders for public service workers. Employment Law · MLAW $0.60 · FRESH
Retail investors may now access preliminary prospectuses. Securities and Financial Instruments Law · SLW $0.60 · FRESH
Legislative changes implemented for the treatment of sponsored depositary receipts. Securities and Financial Instruments Law · SLW $0.60 · FRESH
PUB introduces Code of Practice on Coastal Protection Environmental and Natural Resource Law · SLW $0.60 · FRESH

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01○ NEWS

Singapore to enhance AML/CFT/CPF framework following 2026 FATF Mutual Evaluation Report.

The Government is addressing gaps identified by the FATF, specifically regarding beneficial ownership transparency for trusts and legal persons, proliferation-financing mitigation, and the proportionality of sanctions for financial institutions and VASPs.

Why it mattersLawyers and compliance officers should prepare for stricter verification requirements for beneficial ownership and a revised sanctions regime.

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02○ NEWS

New regulatory framework for dual-listing arrangements established.

The Securities and Futures (Amendment) Act 2026 introduces a framework for dual listing and grants the Monetary Authority of Singapore the power to create implementing regulations.

Why it mattersLawyers advising on capital markets and listings must monitor upcoming MAS regulations to ensure compliance with the new dual-listing requirements.

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03○ NEWS

Proposed reduction of legal alcohol limits for drink-driving.

The proposed Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill seeks to lower the legal alcohol thresholds from 35mcg to 15mcg for breath and 80mg to 30mg for blood. This change aims to align Singapore's road safety standards with stricter international benchmarks.

Why it mattersLawyers should be aware of these significantly lower thresholds as they will increase the likelihood of clients being charged with drink-driving offences.

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04○ NEWS

Proposed mandatory jail terms for first-time drink-driving offenders with high alcohol levels.

The Ministry of Home Affairs proposes introducing imprisonment for first-time offenders who exhibit very high blood alcohol levels. This marks a shift from the current standard practice of imposing only fines and driving bans.

Why it mattersPractitioners must advise clients that first-time offences may no longer be mitigated to a fine-and-ban outcome if alcohol levels are sufficiently high.

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05○ NEWS

Introduction of a new strict-liability style offence for drug driving.

A new offence is proposed where the mere detection of controlled substances in a driver's system triggers prosecution. Impairment no longer needs to be observed, provided there is no valid medical prescription for the substance.

Why it mattersThis shifts the focus of prosecution from observed impairment to the presence of the substance, significantly lowering the evidentiary bar for the prosecution.

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06○ NEWS

MAS proposes Protected Cell Company (PCC) framework for alternative risk transfer.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore plans to introduce a Protected Cell Company structure by 2028. This framework allows for the legal ring-fencing of assets and liabilities into separate cells within a single entity, reducing the need for individual Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).

Why it mattersLawyers advising on captive insurance and insurance-linked securities should prepare for a more cost-effective corporate structure for risk transfer programs.

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Public and Administrative Law ×4
○Government to streamline mutual legal assistance and transnational asset recovery processes.MLAW ○Court of Three Judges to hear disciplinary proceedings against Pritam Singh on August 13SLW ○Doctor permanently struck off medical register for false declarations in death certificates.SLW ○Singapore authorities increase enforcement against AI-generated disinformation and foreign interference.SLW
Employment Law ×3
○Ministry of Law addresses lawyer attrition and workplace culture following Sustainability Study.MLAW ○Ministry of Law reviewing institutional protections against workplace harassment and unhealthy culture in legal practice.MLAW ○Ministry of Law reviews POHA to allow employers to apply for Protection Orders for public service workers.MLAW
Criminal Law ×2
○Court of Appeal reaffirms retroactive application of judicial pronouncements in sentencingSLW ○Practicing law without a certificate carries strict regulatory penaltiesSLW
Securities and Financial Instruments Law ×2
○Retail investors may now access preliminary prospectuses.SLW ○Legislative changes implemented for the treatment of sponsored depositary receipts.SLW
Environmental and Natural Resource Law ×1
○PUB introduces Code of Practice on Coastal ProtectionSLW
Estates, Gifts, and Trusts Law ×1
○Ministry of Law warns against substitution of professional legal advice with AI will-writing tools.MLAW
1 on the cooling rack — business and financial crimes law (1)

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