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This work provides a comprehensive understanding into the legislative and regulatory framework of the CMSA 2017 over the important subject matter of discipline and misconduct in the capital markets.

This book aims to assist readers in making the transition by mapping the changes to the Companies Act in 2016 and 2017 in a visually comparative Compendium.

The Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 consolidates the new repealed Islamic Banking Act 1983, Payment Systems Act 2003, Takaful Act 1984 and Exchange Control Act 1953. The new Act provides a more uniform governance and regulatory framework for Islamic banks in Malaysia and caters for new developments in the financial market. This book provides detailed commentary on each section of the statute, as well as analysis on the reported decisions of the court.

The Financial Services Act 2013 consolidates the now repealed Banking and Financial Institutions Act 1989, Payment Systems Act 2003, Insurance Act 1996 and the Exchange Control Act 1953. The new Act provides a more uniform governance and regulatory framework for conventional banks in Malaysia and caters for new developments in the financial market. This book provides a detailed commentary on each section of the statute, as well as analysis on the reported decisions of the court.

This book contains a detailed discussion on the law and Shariah aspects of Recovery, Rescheduling and Restructuring of Islamic Financing Facilities.

The third edition of a detailed exploration into various aspects of minority shareholders’ rights and remedies in Singapore.

The long awaited second edition masterpiece of Arbitration, covering both local and international practical reference of Arbitration, one that you should not miss!

This text has a comprehensive coverage of the major changes introduced by the new Companies Act 2016, including the following: no par value share system; one-person companies; unlimited capacity; optional constitution; optional objects clause; general abolition of the ‘constructive notice’ doctrine; new provisions on share buy-backs and reduction of capital; the re-vamping of insolvency laws; and the corporate rescue mechanism. Also considered are the new Malaysian Code on Take-overs and Mergers 2016 and the derivatives regime.

A Practical Guide to the SIAC Rules offers a detailed, article-by-article commentary on the latest version of the SIAC Rules, which was launched in the latter part of 2016.

This second edition of the text offers a thoroughly updated and comprehensive account of the law of contract including chapters on Assignment, Bailment and Guarantees and Indemnities, and presents an in-depth exposition of these and other topics in Contract Law in prose that is clear, concise and readable. Case authorities are drawn from the United Kingdom and other common law jurisdictions where relevant, to supplement the extensive reference to local cases in the context of the Contracts Act 1950 and related legislation. The authors have drawn on their extensive experience in professional legal practice, teaching contract law in diverse jurisdictions and a track record of academic research and publication in Malaysia and elsewhere.