STARTUP GLOSSARY

Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289) (Singapore)

definition

the Act which regulates securities in Singapore. Under this Act, all offers of securities in Singapore must be accompanied by a prospectus unless the offer is exempted under the Act.

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