(a) ensure that it continues to fulfil the eligibility criteria in Rules 204 or 205, and such conditions imposed by the Exchange;

(b) notify the Exchange immediately if it ceases to fulfil any of the eligibility criteria or conditions imposed by the Exchange, or has reason to believe that it will cease to do so; and

(c) keep up to date with the requirements of the Rules and the law, and professional standards relevant to the fulfilment of its responsibilities, including a sound understanding of the legal and regulatory framework for the Singapore corporate finance market and Catalist in particular.

(a) appoint a sufficiently senior registered professional (and an alternate) to liaise with the Exchange on matters concerning the sponsor's responsibilities. The sponsor must provide the Exchange with the contact details of such liaison persons and inform the Exchange immediately of any change to the details;

(b) notify the Exchange when it accepts sponsorship of an issuer, in the form contained in Appendix 2C;

Refer to Appendix 2C — Change of Sponsor Confirmation.

(c) notify the Exchange when an issuer refuses to heed its advice on matters which may involve or lead to a breach of the Rules;

(d) notify the Exchange when it forms the opinion that the trading of the issuer's securities should be halted or suspended, or that the issuer should be delisted;

(e) provide any information required by the Exchange as soon as practicable, ensuring reasonably, that such information is correct, complete and not misleading. If subsequently it reasonably believes that the information provided does not meet this standard, notify the Exchange as soon as practicable, and correct the information;

(f) seek the Exchange's advice if it is unsure about the application or interpretation of the Rules or if a situation may adversely affect the reputation of the Exchange or integrity of the market. The Exchange will generally not accept enquiries from a sponsor on an anonymous basis;

(g) notify the Exchange promptly on employing a new registered professional;

(h) notify the Exchange if a registered professional leaves its employment. If possible, the Sponsor must give at least one month's notice; and

(i) notify the Exchange if any change in its board of directors or auditors occurs or is proposed.

(a) sufficient number of registered professionals, including ensuring that any employee:

(b) adequate systems and processes to ensure that registered professionals continue to meet the criteria for registration and any conditions or restrictions imposed by the Exchange, at all times;

(c) sufficient and appropriately qualified and experienced corporate finance, compliance and other employees, having regard to Practice Note 2A paragraph 6;

(d) appropriate internal processes and operating procedures, including those required for the supervision of employees and the quality of their work;

(e) adequate and up-to-date documentation, including its compliance, policy and procedural manuals, to support its work processes and supervision of employees;

(f) record-keeping that ensures records pertaining to its business are kept for at least 6 years, including a complete audit trail of key discussions, advice and decision-making processes in relation to listing applicants and issuers and the basis for the advice and decisions; and

(g) controls, procedures and other safeguards to maintain its independence and avoid conflicts of interest, including complying with the requirements set out in Appendix 2D.

Refer to Appendix 2D — Sponsor Independence.

Refer to Practice Note 2A — Eligibility Criteria for Sponsors.

(a) use due care and skill;

(b) maintain regular contact with listing applicants and issuers;

(c) seek assistance of other appropriately qualified and suitable professionals as needed, while retaining overall management and responsibility for the activity;

(d) be independent of the listing applicant or issuer and avoid conflicts of interest, including complying with the requirements set out in Appendix 2D; and

Refer to Appendix 2D — Sponsor Independence.

(e) only accept sponsorship of listing applicants and issuers that allow the sponsor to discharge its obligations under the Rules.

(a) to the listing applicant or issuer;

(b) to the sponsor's employees, advisers, consultants or agents on a need-to-know basis;

(c) by the Authority; or

(d) by any law.