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MAS to lift the 5 per cent cap on physical investment precious metals for tax-incentivised funds. Tax Law · SLW PINEAPPLE TART · ACT ON
The US administration has issued an export control directive restricting access to advanced AI models for foreign nationals. Cybersecurity Law · SLW PINEAPPLE TART · ACT ON
The EU AI Act establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework with significant financial penalties for non-compliance. Antitrust and Competition Law · SLW PINEAPPLE TART · ACT ON
Singapore to undergo IAEA assessment of nuclear infrastructure capabilities in 2027. Energy Law · SLW $0.60 · FRESH
Developing a nuclear programme requires establishing robust national legal and regulatory frameworks. Nuclear Law · SLW $0.60 · FRESH
MAS to provide gold vaulting services to foreign central banks and sovereign entities starting October 2026. Banking Law · SLW $0.60 · FRESH
SGX to launch an over-the-counter gold clearing system by late 2026. Security Offerings and Capital Markets Law · SLW $0.60 · FRESH

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MAS to lift the 5 per cent cap on physical investment precious metals for tax-incentivised funds.

MAS will remove the existing 5 per cent limit on physical investment in precious metals under tax incentive schemes for funds. Further implementation details are expected to be released by September 2026.

Why it mattersFund managers and family offices should review their investment mandates and portfolio allocations in light of increased flexibility for physical gold holdings.

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The US administration has issued an export control directive restricting access to advanced AI models for foreign nationals.

The Trump administration has ordered Anthropic to disable access to its Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models for all non-US citizens. The directive cites significant national security and cybersecurity vulnerabilities as the justification for this restriction.

Why it mattersLawyers advising tech firms on cross-border data flows and product distribution must monitor these expanding US export controls for compliance risks.

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The EU AI Act establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework with significant financial penalties for non-compliance.

The European Union's AI Act prohibits AI systems that threaten human safety, dignity, or civil liberties, such as intrusive facial recognition or social scoring. Violations can result in fines of up to €35 million or 7% of a company's total global annual turnover.

Why it mattersCompanies operating globally must ensure their AI deployment strategies align with these strict EU prohibitions to avoid massive turnover-based penalties.

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Banking Law ×1
○MAS to provide gold vaulting services to foreign central banks and sovereign entities starting October 2026.SLW
Energy Law ×1
○Singapore to undergo IAEA assessment of nuclear infrastructure capabilities in 2027.SLW
Nuclear Law ×1
○Developing a nuclear programme requires establishing robust national legal and regulatory frameworks.SLW
Security Offerings and Capital Markets Law ×1
○SGX to launch an over-the-counter gold clearing system by late 2026.SLW