Third law school to meet 'critical shortage' of community lawyers

A third law school is in the pipeline to address the “critical shortage” of lawyers practising community law. Law Minister K. Shanmugam said at a…

Singapore to open third law school

Singapore will be opening a third law school, catered to those interested in pursuing a career in "community law" – that is, those who will service…

Singapore to set up third law school

Singapore is to set up a third law school that will emphasise criminal and family law, in a move to address the shortage of lawyers in these fields.…

Third law school for Singapore

Singapore will have a third law school focusing on criminal and family law, to address a shortage of lawyers in these fields, Law Minister K.…

Mixed response from lawyers to proposal for third law school

A proposal to set up a third law school in Singapore to address the shortage of community lawyers has received mixed response from the Association of…

IBF launches new guidelines for financial sector

The Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) will be reviewing the Financial Industry Competency Standards (FICS) framework, and will be offering…

Initiatives to groom financial experts

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) will be carrying out initiatives to generate a group of…

FICS framework set to be revamped following review

Eight years after it was launched, the Financial Industry Competency Standards (FICS) framework will be revamped following a year-long review…

'Upgrade skills or lose edge in finance'

If professionals in the fast-changing finance industry do not continually upgrade their skills, they will lose their edge in what is a ferociously…

IBF proposes revisions to Financial Industry Competency Standards

Speaking at an industry event on Tuesday, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Lawrence Wong said that the FICS must continue to maintain…