Singapore legislation

Clause 26

of Finance Companies Bill

Clause 26

Powers of the Commissioner to issue orders after an inspection

(1)

If the Commissioner finds upon an inspection under section 25 of this Act that the affairs of a finance company are being conducted in a manner likely to be detrimental to the interests of the depositors or prejudicial to the interests of the finance company, the Commissioner may by order require the finance company to take such corrective action as the Commissioner considers to be necessary or require the finance company to discontinue such practices or procedures.

(2)

No order shall be issued under subsection (1) of this section unless the finance company has been given a reasonable opportunity to present its views to the Commissioner.

(3)

The Commissioner may, upon representation being made to him, or on his own motion, modify or cancel any order issued under subsection (1) of this section, and, in so modifying or cancelling any order, may impose such conditions as he thinks fit.