THE SINGAPORE EXPERIENCE
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Discover the robust administration of insolvency in Singapore, featuring pre and post-bankruptcy proceedings, corporate winding up, and the role of the Official Receiver. Learn about the key principles of good insolvency law that promote commercial morality and honest trading.
THE SINGAPORE EXPERIENCE
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THE SINGAPORE EXPERIENCE IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF INSOLVENCY REGIME
Good Insolvency Law • Honest administration • fair and speedy distribution of bankrupt’s assets • Promote • commercial morality • honest trading
Pre-bankruptcy proceedings • Single ground of inability to pay • Actual or presumption of inability • Minimum debt of S$10,000 • Judgement not required
Pre-bankruptcy proceedings • two-tier court orders (receiving and adjudication orders) replaced by the single bankruptcy order • Voluntary arrangement
Post-bankruptcy proceedings • Official Assignee has greater powers to enforce bankrupt’s legal obligations and administer bankruptcy estates • Antecedent transactions • Discharge from bankruptcy
Types of Winding Up • Voluntary winding up • Require a resolution by the company • No court involvement • Compulsory winding up • Requires an order by the Court
The Role of the Official Receiver Before Winding Up Order is Made • Provisional liquidator where ordered by the Court • Amicus curiae at winding up proceedings
The Role of the Official Receiver After the Winding Up Order • Administers the case • Supervises private liquidators • Institutes legal proceedings, both civil and criminal • Reviews corporate insolvency laws
Conclusion • The role of the judiciary is more pronounced in the initial stages of the insolvency process • Once the bankruptcy or winding up order is made, it is the OA or OR who takes effective control of the case
THANK YOU Insolvency & Public Trustee’s Office Ministry of Law, Singapore website : http://www.gov.sg/minlaw/ipto/ipto.html