Category: Corporate & Commercial
The Ethics of Code – Bias, Fairness, and the Workplace
AI hiring tools can discriminate systematically — and under Singapore’s Workplace Fairness Act, the algorithm is not the defence. This article examines how SMEs can audit AI tools for bias and document the due diligence required.
Singapore’s First Five ECT Decisions: What Employers Should Know
A review of Singapore’s first five published Employment Claims Tribunals decisions (2026), covering wrongful dismissal, overtime, discretionary bonuses, and commission disputes.
Singapore’s Proposed Protected Cell Company Framework: What It Means for Captive Insurance and Risk Structuring
MAS proposes a Protected Cell Company framework for captives, ILS and risk pools. Learn what it could mean for your Singapore risk structuring. MAS Consults on Protected Cell Company Framework to Support Growth of Alternative Risk Transfer Solutions in Insurance (MAS, 7 July 2026).
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Navigating Singapore’s AI Landscape: Governance and Legal Responsibilities
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the business world, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation and efficiency. However, with these advancements come complex legal and ethical considerations, particularly concerning governance, data protection, and accountability. In Singapore, as businesses increasingly adopt AI technologies, understanding the regulatory landscape is crucial to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. Three guidance…
Doctor in SMGL Case Fined for Insider Trading: Lesson for Singapore Investors
A Singapore doctor was fined S$120,000 by MAS for insider trading ahead of a healthcare takeover. OTP Law explains what insider trading is and how to stay compliant.
Ownership vs. Output – Solving the AI IP Puzzle
Who owns what AI produces? Under IPOS’s current position, AI-generated content may have no copyright protection. This article examines the ownership gap Singapore SMEs face and how to close it through contract and trade secret law.
Data as Fuel – Privacy and the PDPA in the AI Era
The 400% tax deduction is the carrot. The PDPA is the stick. As SMEs race to integrate AI, this article examines the data protection obligations that intensify — not diminish — when AI is deployed in your business.
The AI Pivot – Maximising the 2026 Budget Incentives for Your SME
Budget 2026 makes AI adoption a survival imperative for Singapore SMEs, with a 400% tax deduction on qualifying AI expenditure. This article covers what incentives are available, what they cover, and the legal guardrails you need.
AML Risk Management for Businesses in Singapore: A Guide for “Gatekeeper”Industries
Singapore’s AML compliance has evolved, targeting “gatekeepers” like non-bank businesses. Regulators now require integrated risk-based safeguards to combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing, ensuring businesses protect economic integrity.
The Material Adverse Change (or MAC) Clause
Material Adverse Change (MAC) clauses in contracts allow parties to terminate deals due to significant adverse changes. Their complexity often requires careful negotiation to define materiality, ensuring clarity for all involved.
Term Sheets, Memoranda of Understanding and Letters of Intent – Same Same or Different?
In deal negotiations, a ‘non-binding’ document known as a term sheet, MOU, or LOI outlines key parameters. While terms may vary, their purpose is similar.
Cyber-hygiene and Phishing Part 4: Other Steps to Take to Protect Yourself
In this part, Lim Seng Siew of OTP Law Corporation, a digital economy lawyer talks about what other steps to take to reduce the chances of you becoming a victim of a data breach or hack.
