Robson Lee provides professional legal advice as a corporate lawyer.
📢 Income AGM Highlights
Many long-time shareholders, especially from the Pioneer Generation, expressed disappointment over the aborted Allianz deal at last night’s AGM.
🙏 Several thanked the Board for its efforts to help them exit. Others voiced strong support for the deal and pushed back against critics, saying they don’t represent the majority.
💬 With the SGD 40.58 per share offer now off the table, ageing shareholders are left hoping for a future exit opportunity.
📈 IPO Listings Surge in Hong Kong — Can Singapore Catch Up?
Reforms are in place, but IPOs remain slow in Singapore.
Is SGX ready for a comeback?
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OCBC wants to take Great Eastern private — but minority shareholders could derail the plan. Analysts say the new offer is “fair and reasonable.”
Read here 👉https://www.linkedin.com/posts/robson-lee-singapore_new-ocbc-offer-for-great-eastern-more-attractive-activity-7336913459353198592-oYO7/
Singapore’s climate strategy stands firm amid global setbacks on emissions 🌏🇸🇬
While others retreat, Singapore stays the course on carbon tax & net zero goals.
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📢 MAS & SGX RegCo propose a shift to a full disclosure-based regime — a step towards more IPOs, greater accountability & market discipline in SG.
Moderated a lively CG Roundtable today at ISCA on “Treatment of Whistleblowing & Roles of Internal Audit.”
Nearly 100 attendees—regulators, directors, execs—shared real-world war stories on whistleblowing, management override & internal audit challenges
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Whistleblowing & Internal Audit – CG Roundtable at ISCA
Moderated a CG Roundtable on “Treatment of Whistleblowing & Roles of Internal Audit” at ISCA.
Nearly 100 professionals—regulators, directors, and executives—shared real-life experiences on whistleblowing cases, internal audit challenges, and ethical dilemmas.
Insightful, interactive, and full of powerful governance lessons.
Singapore’s Takeover Code is set for major changes
The SIC has proposed amendments to enhance shareholder protection and close regulatory loopholes.
A summary of the key updates was published on 6 May in the Business Times.
#Singapore #TakeoverCode
Honoured to be recognised once again by Best Lawyers Singapore for 2026 in Mergers & Acquisitions. Grateful for the continued acknowledgment! #BestLawyers #Singapore
Moderated the Pre-AGM Briefing of CapitaLand Ascott Trust (CLAS) today, organised by SIAS.
Great turnout and a solid presentation by CEO Serena Teo on CLAS’s FY2024 highlights—she handled the Q&A with clarity and poise.
#CLAS #AGM
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📈 Singapore's stock market sees a boost! MAS-led measures drive a 56% surge in shares traded & a 42% rise in market value to SGD 29.6B in Feb 2025. While institutional investments grow, retail investor trust must also be strengthened. 🏦💰 Read Ms. Kang Wan Chern's insights on trust-building in The Straits Times.
For more details click our linkedin post
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#Singapore #StockMarket #Investing #MAS #Finance #RetailInvestors #SGX
On March 14, 2025, I discussed optimal investor protection without over-regulating the market at a conference organised by the Securities Investors Association (Singapore), with collaborators from the Singapore University of Social Sciences and the Singapore Institute of Technology. Featured in the Business Times on March 15, thanks to Ms. Ranamita Chakraborty
#SingaporeFinance #InvestorProtection
Honoured and humbled to be recognised by Asia Business Law Journal as one of Singapore’s Top 100 Lawyers for 2025!
A huge thank you to my clients, colleagues & peers for your trust and support. Grateful for this recognition!
#SingaporeTop100Lawyers #AsiaBusinessLawJournal #LegalExcellence
Watch this space. The Roundtable chat next Friday will address a number of interesting issues concerning the Singapore equities market. We will be sharing an executive summary of our report to the media soon.
#MarketInsights
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A true disclosure-based system must reduce prescriptive rules & focus on penalizing false or late disclosures. Clear delisting criteria & targeted queries can boost market confidence.
#SGX #Investing
The SGD 5B Equity Development Programme is a strong step to boost Singapore’s stock market, but it’s not a silver bullet. Its impact will depend on the full set of measures and coordinated efforts from the industry and government. Only time will tell.
Had a rewarding lunch with Halimah Yacob, JY Pillay, Piyush Gupta, Sherman Kwek, Daniel Teo & David Gerald. Great talks on local & global developments. Thanks to Sherman Kwek for hosting & best wishes to Piyush Gupta on his DBS Bank retirement!
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✨ Celebrated the 15th day of the Snake Lunar New Year with an inspiring Loh Hei gathering! Honored to join esteemed guests for meaningful conversations & prosperity wishes. 🎊 #LunarNewYear #Prosperity
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UK Court Ruling on Car Finance Commissions – £21bn in Claims?
The UK Court of Appeal ruled that lenders & car dealers failed to disclose commissions on finance loans, breaching fiduciary duty. Up to 11M buyers may claim compensation (£13bn-£21bn). FCA probes mis-selling & may launch a redress scheme.
Check your finance agreements
Stay updated on FCA actions
Seek legal advice if misled
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#CarFinance #UKLaw #FCA #ConsumerRights #Finance
As we usher in the Eve of the Lunar New Year of the Snake, I extend my warmest wishes to all my friends, clients, business associates, and colleagues. May this joyous season bring you and your loved ones good health, wellness, and fulfillment in the year ahead. 🧧🧧🧧 Happy Chinese New Year!
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#LunarNewYear #ChineseNewYear #YearOfTheSnake #CNY2025 #FestiveSeason #GoodHealth #Wellness #NewYearBlessings
