Professional Services/Legal

SG records $6.7m impersonation scam losses in September

The scammers impersonate bank and government officials.

Oon Yun Cong sentenced for fraudulently inducing share trades under SFA

Oon faces 16 months’ imprisonment and a $12,105.70 fine.

Gov't clarifies due diligence for real estate agents, lawyers in AML update

It also strengthened the detection and enforcement aspects of its AML  framework.

CHO to receive additional $1.63m from arbitration case

This brings the aggregate amount awarded to $3.9m.

AI consultancy firm Let’s AI This opens in Singapore

The firm is founded by Kenny Powar and Neil Cotton.

Competition watchdog investigates HairFun Salons for unfair practices

The company received similar complaints under a different name.

ISCA, COC launches new anti-money laundering initiatives for charities

The two will be subsidising services to enhance anti-AML/CFT capabilities.

Leung Yiu Chown steps down as CTO of Karin Technology

Chown will take up the position of executive consultant.

Former Transport Minister Iswaran pleads guilty to accepting gifts while in office

He also pleaded guilty to one charge of obstruction of justice.

EnterpriseSG, Google Cloud accept 35 startups under AI program

The three-month program is scheduled to begin February 2025.

Vibrant Group subsidiary files legal action against I-Land Industrial Park

Crystal Freight filed a statement of claim to recover $43,489.02 of unpaid services.

Ascent Bridge applies for extension to issue annual report for 2024

The group's auditors said they need more time to complete audit procedures.

MinLaw introduces AI module with Lupl for SG law firms

This allows legal professionals to focus on higher-value work. The Ministry of Law (MinLaw) and legal project management platform Lupl have launched...

Proposed bill banning deepfakes 'a proactive move': expert

Another expert said that the ban will mitigate the risk of misleading the public.