Definition of “business trust”
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A business trust is a business enterprise structured as a trust. A business trust (“BT”) is a business enterprise structured as a trust....
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- This report highlights one of the foundational principles of Project Guardian – the establishment of open and interoperable networks. A framework is introduced for understanding the design options to enable the trading of digital assets across networks and liquidity pools. This framework considers the core principles of financial market infrastructure and takes reference from projects that have sought to push the boundary on these topics. The report was jointly developed with subject matter experts
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- A very good morning to everyone. To our guests from overseas, a very warm welcome to Singapore. I am most delighted to join you at this inaugural Shorex Wealth Management Forum in Singapore. Global Impact of Crisis The current financial crisis is unprecedented. The speed at which events unfolded has been exceptional. The scale of impact has also become global. As an illustration of its extra-ordinary impact, world equity market capitalization has plunged to less than US$31 trillion, from US$62
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- Regulatory Frameworks for Business Trusts and Trust Companies MAS will be introducing a framework to regulate business trusts. A business trust is an alternative structure under which a business enterprise can be structured.
- (cid:127) Regulate offers of units in business trusts. The public consultation on the policy framework to regulate business trusts was concluded in January 2004.
- Enhance operating environment To add depth and vibrancy to Singapores capital markets, we will introduce a new Business Trusts Act to regulate business trusts as a new business structure.
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- Introduction 1 Good morning ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to join you here today. 2 While the last 12 months or so have been difficult for investors, the good news is that global stock markets have started to rally, and there is some cautious optimism that we are beginning to see signs of an economic recovery. But there is still a great deal of uncertainty in the external environment. 3 The theme of this year's conference is 'Dare to Change'. A noble objective, but often easier said
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- (b) Any person exempt from the requirement to hold a trust business licence in respect of the carrying on of trust business under section 15(1)(d) of the Trust Companies Act and regulation 4(1) of the Trust Companies (Exemption) Regulations.
- (k) Any licensed foreign trade repository as defined in section 2 of the Securities (l) Any approved holding company as defined in section 2 of the Securities and (m) Any trustee-manager of a business trust that is registered under the Business Trusts Act (Cap. 31A).
- business services and includes the settlor and any beneficiary under the trust; in relation to a bank, means a person (whether a natural person, legal person or legal arrangement) (i) with whom the bank establishes or intends to establish business relations; or
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- Singapore, 17 March 2015 ... The Ministry of Finance (MOF), Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today published its responses to public feedback on the draft Income Tax Regulations and E-Tax Guide relating to the implementation of the Singapore-US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA). 2 A total of 567 suggestions were received from the public consultation exercise held from 22 September to 17 October 2014
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- Singapore, 17 March 2015 ... The Ministry of Finance (MOF), Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today published its responses to public feedback on the draft Income Tax Regulations and E-Tax Guide relating to the implementation of the Singapore-US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA). 2 A total of 567 suggestions were received from the public consultation exercise held from 22 September to 17 October 2014
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- New Advertising Requirements The advertising provisions for offers of shares, debentures and units in business trusts have been augmented to prevent false and misleading advertisements.
- The second stage relating to the remaining amendments under the SF(A)A, including provisions on offers of shares, debentures, units in business trusts and collective investment schemes ("CIS"), will come into operation on 15 October 2005.
- Securities and Futures (Reference to Affairs of Business Trust and Affairs of Entity) Regulations 2005 (16.8 KB) - Securities and Futures (Revocation) Regulations 2005 (6.36 KB) Orders - Securities and Futures (Institutional, Professional and Business Investors) Order 2005 (6.74 KB) - Securities and
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- Anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) requirements to facilitate the transition of existing stored value facility holders This Notice is a transitional arrangement and is intended to substantially apply the requirements of PSOA-N02 to persons providing account issuance services who are exempted under the Payment Services (Exemption for Specified Period) Regulations 2019 during the transition period. This Notice takes effect on 11 February 2021. Amendment Notes
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- Anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) requirements to facilitate the transition of existing stored value facility holders This Notice is a transitional arrangement and is intended to substantially apply the requirements of PSOA-N02 to persons providing account issuance services who are exempted under the Payment Services (Exemption for Specified Period) Regulations 2019 during the transition period. Amendment Notes There are no amendment notes for this notice