Singapore to tighten anti-money laundering rules in property, legal sectors

Real estate brokers, lawyers will have to screen clients acting for third parties

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Singaporean authorities announced on Oct. 4 tighter measures aimed at preventing money laundering in the real estate and legal industries. © Reuters

DYLAN LOH, Nikkei staff writer

SINGAPORE -- The government of Singapore on Friday said it will tighten defenses against financial crime in the property and legal sectors, as the city-state ramps up scrutiny of potential money laundering.

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