In Singapore, harassment is defined as any kind of behaviour that causes alarm, apprehension or distress to an individual. Harassment generally encompasses a range of actions and is governed under numerous laws, including the Protection From Harassment Act (POHA) and the Penal Code. This article provides an overview of the POHA, highlighting key offences, associated…
Divorce is a legal process that officially terminates a marriage. In Singapore, this process is governed by the Women’s Charter which highlights the specific grounds and procedures for divorce. This article explores the recent introduction of Divorce by Mutual Agreement (DMA) into the Women’s Charter – a significant development that changes how divorce proceedings are…
Debt collection in Singapore is a regulated process designed to recover unpaid debts from individuals or businesses who have defaulted on their financial obligations. This process is aimed at ensuring that creditors can recover unpaid debts in a fair and ethical manner. The Singapore debt collection service industry is governed by laws such as the…
When launching a business, you enter into many different types of contracts, including office and equipment leases, shareholder agreements, employment agreements with new workers, and client and supplier contracts. Wherever there is human interaction, conflict is inherently inevitable. Some of these conflicts may lead to a contract dispute. Therefore, it is essential that you have…
Financial Technology, popularly known as ‘fintech,’ refers to the innovative technology that improves and automates the delivery and usage of financial services. It often includes technological penetration in the 4 main financial areas of payments, savings, lending, and insurance. The exponential growth in fintech over the last few years around the globe and in Asia…