April 2001 is the 'Corporate Finance' issue of The Singapore Law Gazette. We open this 'Focus' theme with an explanation of the documentation involved in over-the-counter derivatives transactions. This is followed by a consideration of the ways in which offshore investment funds may be marketed in Singapore. The next article looks into the exceptions to the rule against share buybacks and the types of buyback schemes provided for under the Companies (Amendment) Act 1998. This theme is concluded with an article on management buy-outs under English law.

In 'Features' this month, we have a Budget supplement which highlights the key features of this year's Budget Statement.

There is also an interesting profile article on an up-and-coming young lawyer-sailor who represented Singapore in sailing in the Sydney Olympics last year.

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