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A conference presented by the IBA Banking Law Committee and the IBA Securities Law Committee, supported by the IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum

2nd IBA Asia-based International Financial Law Conference

10–11 March 2016, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Topics include:

• Attractions of and challenges in tapping the capital markets in Asia

• Dispute resolution in cross-border investment and trade

• Cross-border banking in Asia

• Rise of shareholder activism in Asia

• Growth of Islamic finance in Asia

• Standardisation of loan documents in Asia

• Financing mergers and acquisitions in Asia

• Evolving banking regulations and post-2008 financial centres

• Asian sovereign wealth funds

• Covered bonds in Asia

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No of Public CPD Points: 6 Points (Day 1): 6 Points (Day 2) Practice Area: Corporate/Commercial Training Level: General

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ProgrammeConference ChairJerry K C Koh Allen & Gledhill, Singapore; Senior Vice-Chair, IBA Securities Law Committee

Host CommitteeChairWai King Ng WongPartnership, Singapore

MembersKim Huat Chia Rajah & Tann, SingaporeSushma Jobanputra Jones Day, SingaporeValerie Kwok Drew & Napier, SingaporePaul Landless Clifford Chance, SingaporeSharon Lau Latham & Watkins, SingaporeKim Shin Lee Allen & Gledhill, SingaporeSuet-Fern Lee Morgan Lewis Stamford, SingaporeWilliam McCormack Shearman & Sterling, SingaporeChristopher Moore Allen & Overy, SingaporeValerie Ong Rodyk & Davidson, SingaporeJai S Pathak Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, SingaporeStephen Revell Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Singapore; Council Member, IBA Section on Public and Professional Interest (SPPI)Jeff Smith Norton Rose Fulbright, SingaporeChong Huat Tan RHTLaw Taylor WessingStefanie Yuen Thio TSMP Law Corporation, SingaporeKevin Wong Linklaters, SingaporeLiew Kai Zee Shook Lin & Bok, SingaporeDavid H Zemans Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy, Singapore

Planning CommitteeWilliam Y Chua Debevoise & Plimpton, Hong Kong SAR; Corporate Council Forum Liaison Officer, IBA Securities Law Committee Kartik Ganapathy Indus Law, BangaloreBen B Hur Yulchon, Seoul; Membership Officer, IBA Securities Law Committee Naoyuki Kabata Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, Tokyo; Chair, IBA Banking Regulation SubcommitteeJerry K C Koh Xiaocheng Li Jun He Law Offices, Beijing; Regional Representative Asia, IBA Securities Law CommitteeProf Rowan Russell Monash University, Melbourne; Treasurer, IBA Securities Law Committee

Wednesday 9 March

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1900 Host committee receptionPadang Deck, National Gallery 1 St Andrew’s Road #01-01 Singapore 178957

This reception is open to all delegates and registered guests. Please indicate your attendance on the conference registration form or when registering online.

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0800 – 1730 Registration

0830 – 0845 Welcome remarks by the Conference ChairJerry K C Koh

0845 – 0900 Opening Address by Keynote SpeakerPaul Yuen Monetary Authority of Singapore, Singapore

0900 – 1030 Session one

Attractions of and challenges in tapping the capital markets in AsiaNumerous initiatives are being undertaken to develop Asia’s capital markets. Integration of Asia’s capital markets has increasingly found favour among the region’s various regulators. While the future seems bright for Asia’s capital markets, there are difficulties to overcome and risks to look out for when tapping its capital markets.

In this session, the panel will discuss the opportunities available in Asia’s capital market, the difficulties in realising these opportunities and the risks involved in entering Asia’s capital markets. The panel will also review the listing requirements of some of the Asian exchanges and explore proposals to increase their attractiveness as a listing destination. Corporate governance measures to guard against the possible negative implications of a more liberalised listing regime will also be discussed. With the growing popularity of REITs, the panel will also explore the REIT regulations of certain Asian markets such as Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan.

Co-ChairsNick Eastwell Kinstellar, LondonJerry K C Koh

PanellistsYicong (Ricci) Chen Shanghai Stock Exchange, Shanghai Jean-Marc Goy Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier, LuxembourgTatsu Katayama Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, Tokyo; Co-Chair, IBA Capital Markets ForumXiaocheng Li Yong Hiang Simon Lim Singapore Exchange, SingaporeEng-Kwok Seat Moey Capital Markets DBS Bank, SingaporeJohn Moore Slaughter and May, Hong Kong SAR

1030 – 1050 Coffee/tea break

1050 – 1200 Session two

Dispute resolution in cross-border investment and tradeIn 2015, the Singapore International Commercial Court and the Singapore International Mediation Centre were established. The rationale was to increase the continued growth of cross-border investment and trade into Asia and between Asian economies, and the consequent proliferation of commercial disputes. The Singapore government felt that a window of opportunity exists for a Singapore dispute resolution forum catering to international disputes with an Asian connection, considering that 90 per cent of cases seen at the London commercial courts involved an international party. The establishment of the Singapore International Commercial Court and the Singapore International Mediation Centre added to the array of dispute resolution forums in Asia catering to cross-border investment disputes, such as those in Hong Kong and China.

In this session, the panel will discuss the hot topics associated with dispute resolution in cross-border investment and trade, including the current trends in investments disputes and the advantages of choosing such international dispute resolution forums.

ChairAndrew Yeo Allen & Gledhill, Singapore

PanellistsNils Eliasson Shearman & Sterling, Hong Kong SAR Ning Fei Hui Zhong Law Firm, BeijingBen Giaretta Ashurst, SingaporeJoan Janssen Ministry of Law, SingaporeZia Mody AZB & Partners, Mumbai

1200 – 1315 Lunch

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Thursday 10 March

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1315 – 1430 Session three

Cross-border banking in AsiaBanking in Asia is undergoing a period of change. Asian banks are increasingly looking to expand beyond their borders. Asian regulators, aware of such efforts, have been doing their part to encourage cross-border banking. However, banking remains a highly regulated industry with each jurisdiction having its own regulatory requirements, hindering expansion efforts.

In this session, the panel will discuss the regulatory regime of certain Asian jurisdictions, the issues these regulatory regimes pose to cross-border banking and the viable solutions to these issues. In addition, given the growth of renminbi use in cross-border trade and investment activities, the panel will also examine the risks and opportunities arising from the growth in renminbi products as well as the various rules and regulations that could affect the structuring of such products by banks.

Co-ChairsMartin Hess Wenger & Vieli AG, ZurichPhilip A Hyde KL Gates, Hong Kong SAR

PanellistsChao-Tung Chang Lee and Li, TaipeiYong Jae Chang Lee & Ko, Seoul; Programme Officer, IBA Water Law CommitteeHideo Horikoshi Nishimura & Asahi, TokyoHui (Nelson) Zhou Jun He Law Offices, Shanghai


1445 – 1600 Session four

Rise of shareholder activism in AsiaInvestors in Asia have not been known to engage in aggressive shareholder activism. It seemed contrary to the Asian ‘passive’ culture, with the region’s investors preferring to take the loss and exit from a bad investment, rather than fighting a battle with the top management. In recent times however, Asia has experienced increased level of shareholder activism. In Japan for example, a minority shareholder of Daiwa Industries challenged its executive president Atsushi Ozaki at the AGM to boost dividends or explain why this couldn’t be achieved. In Singapore, EVA Capital SP, an activist hedge fund, was established to focus exclusively on influencing the way locally listed companies are run, by taking stakes in them and putting pressure on the management to improve performance.

In this session, the panel will discuss the common objectives of activist shareholders, the various legal mechanisms employed by activist shareholders to pursue their objectives, the advantages and disadvantages of shareholder activism, and the implications of shareholder activism on corporate governance and deal execution.

Co-ChairsKartik GanapathyDieter Gericke Homburger, Zurich; Vice-Chair, IBA Securities Law Committee

PanellistsSin Boon Ann Drew & Napier, SingaporeKenichi Fujinawa Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu, TokyoCao Lijun Zhong Lun Law Firm, BeijingWoong-Soon Song Shin & Kim, Seoul


1620 – 1730 Session five

Growth of Islamic finance in AsiaIslamic finance has experienced strong growth in recent years and continues to grow rapidly. Asia is well-placed to take advantage of opportunities offered by this growing market. Malaysia is a leading Islamic financial centre and Indonesia is the world’s most populous Muslim country. Opportunities however are not limited to Muslim majority countries. Non-Muslim-majority countries, aware of the burgeoning Islamic finance market, have begun offering sharia-compliant investment products. In June 2014, Britain became the first Western country to issue sovereign sukuk, a bond-like financial instrument. In September 2014, Hong Kong issued its first sukuk. In Singapore, Sabana Sharia-Compliant Industrial REIT, the world’s largest listed Sharia-Compliant REIT by total assets, raised HKD80m from a sukuk issue.

In this session, the panel will discuss current issues concerning Islamic finance, including the reasons behind its increasing popularity, global regulatory standards and best practices, and steps that can be taken to encourage its further growth in Asia.

Co-ChairsAlan Rodgers Hadef & Partners, Dubai; Corporate Council Liaison Officer, IBA Banking Law CommitteeJody Glenn Waugh Al Tamimi & Company, Dubai; Chair, IBA Underwriting and Distribution Subcommittee

PanellistsNaoyuki KabataAzman bin Othman Luk Rahmat Lim & Partners, Kuala LumpurRaj Mohammad Singapore Religious Islamic Council, SingaporeOmar Salah De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, SingaporeYongqiang Yu Jun He Law Offices, Beijing

1830 – 2100 Welcome dinnerChijmes Hall30 Victoria Street, #01-28 (Chijmes Hall)#02-06 (Customer Lounge & Office) ChijmesSingapore 187996

This dinner is open to all delegates and registered guests. Please indicate your attendance on the conference registration form or when registering online.

Thursday continued

0830 – 1730 Registration

0900 – 1030 Session six

Standardisation of loan documents in AsiaIt was widely agreed that the standardisation of loan documents is essential for the growth and liquidity in the primary and secondary loan markets. In 1996, the Loan Market Association (LMA) was established to promote such standardisation. The LMA has been largely successful in its task, with LMA’s standard forms widely used in the UK/European loan markets. In light of LMA’s success, the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association was established in 1998 to pursue the same objective in the Asia Pacific region. However, its success has been limited.

In this session, the panel will discuss the status of standardisation efforts in their jurisdictions, and analyse the material differences among each jurisdiction’s standard form and their bearings on secondary transactions of the loans, in particular, those on a cross-border basis.

Co-ChairsAndré Andersson Mannheimer Swartling, StockholmKo Hanamizu Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, Tokyo

PanellistsMatthew Cunningham Minter Ellison, SydneyAngela Lim Rajah & Tann, SingaporeSamuel Nam Kim & Chang, SeoulMenno Stoffer De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, Amsterdam


1050 – 1200 Session seven

Financing mergers and acquisitions in AsiaAsia has been experiencing a surge in M&A activities in recent times, with China’s Internet giants leading the charge. In 2014 alone, Alibaba acquired stakes in Intime Retail Group, Singapore Post and Goodaymart. Tencent Holdings, another internet giant in China, acquired a 19.9 per cent stake in Beijing-based 58.com, a site in China with similarities to Craigslist, and bought a 9.9 per cent stake in China South Sea City Holdings, a warehouse and logistics business in China. In Southeast Asia, Singapore’s Frasers Centrepoint Ltd bought Australand Ltd, an Australian residential developer and office landlord. In 2015, M&A activities continued strongly. Major deals include the US$24 billion merger between Cheung Kong Ltd and Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. This surge in M&A activities in Asia shows no sign of slowing down.

In this session, the panel will discuss the hot topics concerning M&A financing in Asia, including the driving factors behind the surge of M&A activities, the modes of financing such M&A activities and the effects of recent regulatory changes on M&A financing.

Co-ChairsWai King NgPit Reckinger Elvinger Hoss & Prussen, Luxembourg; Senior Vice-Chair, IBA Securities Law Committee

PanellistsWilliam Y Chua David Glennie Blake Cassels & Graydon, LondonChee Wai Kok Allen & Gledhill, SingaporeVivian Lam Paul Hastings, Hong Kong SAR David Dali Liu Jun He Law Offices, Shanghai; Vice-Chair, IBA Project Finance SubcommitteeCyril Shroff Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Mumbai

1200 – 1315 Lunch

1315– 1430 Session eight

Evolving banking regulations and post-2008 financial centresSince the 2008 financial crisis, banking regulations have evolved considerably, with the Dodd-Frank Act and Basel III being prominent examples. In this session, the panel will discuss the effects of these regulatory changes on the banking industry, and in particular, the impact of the Volcker Rule on Asian banking. This will include discourse on the opportunities and challenges for Asian banks, conflict of interest issues faced by full banks, and possible solutions to difficulties posed by the Volcker Rule.

While the focus of these regulatory changes has been on the financial institutions, discourse on the wider impact of these regulatory changes on post-2008 financial centres has been largely neglected. The panel will also explore the impact of the evolving banking regulations on financial centres such as London, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Co-ChairsKye Sung Chung Kim & Chang, SeoulDavid Rockwell Sullivan & Cromwell, London

PanellistsPhilippe Dupont Arendt & Medernach, Luxembourg; Website Officer, IBA Banking Law CommitteeHendrik Haag Hengeler Mueller, FrankfurtBen Hammond Ashurst, Hong Kong SAR Antoine Maffei De Pardieu Brocas Maffei, ParisLian Chuan Yeoh Allen & Overy, Singapore


Friday 11 March

1445 – 1600 Session nine

Asian sovereign wealth fundsAsia’s rapid economic development has spurred the rise of Asian sovereign wealth funds. In the past decade, Asian sovereign wealth funds have increased both in size and numbers. However, given their financial influence and political connections, the activities of these funds in overseas financial markets are often met with great interest and sometimes resistance on nationalistic grounds.

In this session, the panel will explore the hot topics associated with Asian sovereign wealth funds, including:• their investment activities in Asia and the extent of their

financial influence• contributions of sovereign wealth funds to the financial markets• national security concerns over sovereign wealth funds• regulations that may restrict their investment activities

Co-ChairsRachel Eng WongPartnership, SingaporeAlfred Page Borden Ladner Gervais, Toronto; Senior Vice-Chair, IBA Securities Law Committee

PanellistsPek Siok Lan Temasek Holdings, SingaporeStephen Revell Mohamed Nasri Sallehuddin Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Kuala LumpurJohn Sullivan King & Wood Mallesons, Singapore


1620 – 1730 Session ten

Covered bonds in AsiaDespite being relatively new to Asia, the market for covered bond has been rapidly developing, aided in part by Basel III’s emphasis on high quality debt instruments. Asian regulators, keen to develop a covered bond market in their respective jurisdiction, have been instituting or revising their regulations to support the market’s growth. However, despite the efforts to improve the regulatory regimes, there remain regulatory difficulties in structuring covered bonds. This problem is further exacerbated by the differences between and uniqueness of each jurisdiction’s regulatory regime.

In this session, the panel will discuss the development of the market for covered bonds in Asia, the difficulties in structuring such bonds, and the possible improvements to the regulatory regimes that can be made to further support the growth of the covered bonds market in Asia.

Co-ChairsAndrew Craig Malcolm Linklaters, Hong Kong SAR Masanori Sato Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, Tokyo

PanellistsColin Chen DBS Bank, SingaporeBen B Hur Magdalene Leong Allen & Gledhill, SingaporeProf Rowan Russell Yuan Zhang Shanghai Stock Exchange, Shanghai

1830 – 2100 Conference dinnerThe Boathouse Restaurant3 Fullerton Rd#03-01 The Waterboat HouseSingapore 049215

Ticket price US$70

This is a ticketed dinner. Please indicate your attendance on the conference registration form or when registering online.

Friday continued

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InformationDate10–11 March 2016

VenueMarina Bay Sands10 Bayfront AvenueSingapore 018956Tel: +65 6688 8868Email: [email protected]

LanguageAll working sessions and conference materials will be in English.

How to registerRegister online by 29 January 2016 at www.ibanet.org/conferences/conf661.aspx and make payment by credit card, to avail of the ten per cent online registration discount or complete the attached registration form and return it to Haesung Lee at the IBA together with your payment. You should receive emailed confirmation of your registration within five days; if you do not then please contact Haesung Lee at [email protected].

FeesOnline registrations received:

on or before until 29 January 4 March

IBA member US$650 US$790

SCCA member US$585 US$790

Non-member* US$860 US$1,000

Young lawyers (under 40 years) US$325 US$1,000

Academics/judges (full-time) US$490 US$1,000

Public lawyers US$490 US$1,000

Corporate counsel US$585 US$1,000

Conference dinner (11 March) US$70 US$70

After 4 March registrations must be received in hard copy at the IBA office.

Hard copy registration forms and fees received:

on or before after 29 January 29 January

IBA member US$720 US$880

SCCA member US$650 US$880

Non-member* US$955 US$1,110

Young lawyers (under 40 years) US$360 US$1,110

Academics/judges (full-time) US$540 US$1,110

Public lawyers US$540 US$1,110

Corporate counsel US$650 US$1,110

Conference dinner (11 March) US$70 US$70

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this calendar year.

If you would like to become a full or general member of the IBA, which includes membership of one committee or more – and inclusion in and access to our membership directory – we encourage you to do so now in order to register for this conference at the member rate. Full details of how to join can be found at www.ibanet.org.

A reduced rate is offered to lawyers who are over the age of 65, have been an IBA member for more than 20 years and are no longer practising law.

Full payment must be received in order to process your registration.

Fees include:• Attendance at all working sessions• Conference materials, including any available speakers’ papers

submitted to the IBA before 4 March 2016.• Access to the above conference working materials from the IBA website

(www.ibanet.org) approximately seven days prior to the conference• Access to mobile delegate search application • Lunch on Thursday and Friday• Tea and coffee during breaks• Invitation to Host committee reception on Wednesday• Invitation to Welcome dinner on Thursday

Please note that registrations are not transferable.

List of participantsIn order for your name to appear in the list of participants, which will be distributed at the conference, your registration form must be received by 4 March at the latest.

Mobile delegate search applicationAll registered delegates will receive a printed list of participants at the conference, however delegates are now also able to use the mobile delegate search. This application has been developed to aid networking by giving delegates instant access to an up-to-date list of their fellow attendees, and comes with the added benefit of a built-in messaging service. All registered delegates with an internet or Wi-Fi-enabled device will have access, using their IBA username and password. Simply visit: m.ibanet.org/conf661.

Promotional literaturePlease note that no individual or organisation may display or distribute publicity material or other printed matter during the conference, unless by prior arrangement with the IBA. Organisations and companies wishing to discuss promotional opportunities should contact the Sponsorship Department at the IBA ([email protected]).

Registration confirmation All documentation regarding your attendance at the conference can now be obtained from the IBA website. Upon receipt of your payment for the conference a confirmation email will be sent containing instructions on how to download the documents. Registration confirmation will not be distributed by post.

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Please apply for your visa in good time.

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Conference sell-outsThe IBA places its conference in venues of a suitable size for the event; however there are times when our conferences may sell out. Should this happen, prospective delegates will be informed and a waiting list will operate. The waiting list will function on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, subject to receiving registered delegate cancellations. The IBA will not be liable for any travel or accommodation expenses incurred by an individual who travels to the conference without a confirmed place at the event.

Cancellation of registrationIf cancellation is received in writing at the IBA office by 12 February 2016, fees will be refunded less a 25 per cent administration charge. We regret that no refunds can be made after this date. Registrations received after 12 February 2016 will not be eligible for any refund of registration fees.

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Hotel accommodationA limited number of rooms have been reserved at Marina Bay Sands for the nights of 9, 10 and 11 March.

Marina Bay Sands

10 Bayfront AvenueSingapore 018956Tel: + 65 6688 8888Email: [email protected]

The following rates are per room, per night for room only.

Deluxe room: SGD$355 (single) / SGD$355 (double)

The above rates are subject to ten per cent service charge and seven per cent goods and services tax, per room per night.

The above room rates offered are applicable for three days pre and three days post of the scheduled main event period.

Please send the attached reservation form direct to the hotel at [email protected] to make your reservation.

Cancellation and no-show policyAll reservation forms are to be either emailed or faxed to hotel latest by Tuesday 12 February.

Once the reservation is confirmed, a full cancellation charge will be imposed on any cancellations or shortened stays.

Please note that any reservation made after 12 February will be subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed at the special IBA rate.

As a limited number of rooms have been blocked at the hotel, availability cannot be guaranteed once the room block is full.

Social functions

Wednesday 9 March

1900 Host committee receptionPadang Deck, National Gallery 1 St Andrew’s Road #01-01 Singapore 178957

This reception is open to all delegates and registered guests. Please indicate your attendance on the conference registration form or when registering online.

Thursday 10 March

1830 – 2100 Welcome dinnerChijmes Hall30 Victoria Street, #01-28 (Chijmes Hall) #02-06 (Customer Lounge & Office) ChijmesSingapore 187996

This dinner is open to all delegates and registered guests. Please indicate your attendance on the conference registration form or when registering online.

Friday 11 March

1830 – 2100 Conference dinnerThe Boathouse Restaurant3 Fullerton Rd#03-01 The Waterboat HouseSingapore 049215

Ticket price: US$70

This is a ticketed dinner. Please indicate your attendance on the conference registration form or when registering online.

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2nd IBA Asia-based International Financial Law Conference

10–11 March 2016, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Please read the ‘Information’ section before completing this form and return it together with your payment to Haesung Lee at the address below.

INTERNATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION, ASIA OFFICE10TH FLOOR, SEOUL GLOBAL CENTER BUILDING, 38 JONG-RO

63 SEORIN-DONG, JONGNO-GU SEOUL 110-792, SOUTH KOREA [email protected]

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Social functions

Host committee reception, Wednesday 9 March Number of tickets __________ NIL

Welcome dinner, Thursday 10 March Number of tickets __________ NIL

Conference dinner, Friday 11 March Number of tickets __________ @ US$70 US$

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Thank you for choosing Marina Bay Sands, we look forward to welcoming you!

HOTEL RESERVATION FORM

2nd IBA Asia-based International Financial Law Conference March 9-11, 2016

Please return the completed form to Marina Bay Sands, Group Reservations Department ([email protected]) by Friday, February 12, 2016. All bookings are subject to room availability and the best rate available after Friday, February 12, 2016. Salutation: Dr Mr Mrs Ms Others(please specify):

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Family Name: Given Name: Designation: Company: Address: City / State: Country: Telephone: ( ) Fax: ( ) Email: Passport No.: Passport Expiry: TR

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ETAILS

Date of Birth: Nationality: Additional Guest Name: Passport No.: Passport Expiry: Date of Birth: Nationality: Arrival Date: Departure Date: Arrival Flight: Departure Flight: Room Type Rate* Special Requests** Number of Nights

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Deluxe

SGD355.00++ inclusive of Internet Access

King Double-Double

01 Daily breakfast at

$30.00++ per day 02 Daily breakfasts at

$60.00++ per day

nights

Airport Limousine Pick up at S$120.00 NETT per way(Please tick if required): Please furnish us your credit card and flight details in order to guarantee your limousine arrangement:

Arrival (airport-hotel) Departure (hotel-airport) 2 way transfers required (airport-hotel-airport) Please let us know of any special requests you may have, so that we can make every effort to ensure your stay is comfortable.

Other special requests: * Rates are subject to 10% service charge and prevailing Goods and Services Tax (GST). ** Subject to availability. Please note: Check-in time begins at 3:00pm and check-out time is by 11:00am All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card. Please provide flight details if applicable Please be advised that cancellation of booking must be made by Friday, February 12, 2016. Thereafter, a cancellation fee equivalent

to the total nights’ room charge subject to prevailing service charge and tax will be charged to your credit card In the event of no-show, room charge for all nights and prevailing service charge and tax will be charged to your credit card A confirmation letter will be sent to you once the booking has been made

To guarantee your reservation, kindly provide your credit card details in the space below: Name on Credit Card:

Card Number: - - -

Card Type: Visa MasterCard American Express JCB

Expiry Date: / (mm/yyyy) By providing my credit card details, I hereby authorise Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd to charge my credit card to guarantee my reservation. Credit Card Signature:

Date:

Thank you for choosing Marina Bay Sands, we look forward to welcoming you!

HOTEL RESERVATION FORM

2nd IBA Asia-based International Financial Law Conference March 9-11, 2016

Please return the completed form to Marina Bay Sands, Group Reservations Department ([email protected]) by Friday, February 12, 2016. All bookings are subject to room availability and the best rate available after Friday, February 12, 2016. Salutation: Dr Mr Mrs Ms Others(please specify):

PAR

TICU

LAR

S

Family Name: Given Name: Designation: Company: Address: City / State: Country: Telephone: ( ) Fax: ( ) Email: Passport No.: Passport Expiry: TR

AVEL D

ETAILS

Date of Birth: Nationality: Additional Guest Name: Passport No.: Passport Expiry: Date of Birth: Nationality: Arrival Date: Departure Date: Arrival Flight: Departure Flight: Room Type Rate* Special Requests** Number of Nights

RO

OM

CA

TEGO

RY

Deluxe

SGD355.00++ inclusive of Internet Access

King Double-Double

01 Daily breakfast at

$30.00++ per day 02 Daily breakfasts at

$60.00++ per day

nights

Airport Limousine Pick up at S$120.00 NETT per way(Please tick if required): Please furnish us your credit card and flight details in order to guarantee your limousine arrangement:

Arrival (airport-hotel) Departure (hotel-airport) 2 way transfers required (airport-hotel-airport) Please let us know of any special requests you may have, so that we can make every effort to ensure your stay is comfortable.

Other special requests: * Rates are subject to 10% service charge and prevailing Goods and Services Tax (GST). ** Subject to availability. Please note: Check-in time begins at 3:00pm and check-out time is by 11:00am All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card. Please provide flight details if applicable Please be advised that cancellation of booking must be made by Friday, February 12, 2016. Thereafter, a cancellation fee equivalent

to the total nights’ room charge subject to prevailing service charge and tax will be charged to your credit card In the event of no-show, room charge for all nights and prevailing service charge and tax will be charged to your credit card A confirmation letter will be sent to you once the booking has been made

To guarantee your reservation, kindly provide your credit card details in the space below: Name on Credit Card:

Card Number: - - -

Card Type: Visa MasterCard American Express JCB

Expiry Date: / (mm/yyyy) By providing my credit card details, I hereby authorise Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd to charge my credit card to guarantee my reservation. Credit Card Signature:

Date:

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