3. Tax challenges and opportunities in Singapore’s private capital landscape

In this episode, Amy is joined by our EY Singapore Tax partners, Desmond Wong, Nicole Li and Sandie Wun where they delve into the evolving landscape of private capital.

The discussion covers three key themes:

• Singapore's strength as a capital hub: The favourable regulatory frameworks and initiatives from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), providing a competitive edge over other regions.
• Value creation initiatives: Acquiring assets is no longer sufficient in today's private equity market. There is a strong focus on initiating value creation at the beginning of the investment lifecycle to enhance efficiency and competitiveness.
• Tax considerations and strategies: As private markets investors navigate complex transactions, understanding the tax implications at both the fund and investment levels is crucial.

As Desmond, Nicole and Sandie share their perspectives, it is clear that the evolving private capital landscape presents both challenges and opportunities, underscoring the importance of strategic value creation, tax optimization and collaborative efforts to navigate this dynamic environment successfully.