Originally from Soft Law in International Arbitration, Second Edition

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ADMINSTERED CASES UNDER THE ARBITRATION RULES OF THE SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CENTRE

ON ARBITRATOR CONDUCT IN CASES INVOLVING EXTERNAL FUNDING

Introduction

1. This Practice Note sets out standards of practice and conduct to be observed by arbitrators in respect of arbitration proceedings administered by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”) under the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC Rules”) where the involvement of an External Funder in arbitration proceedings is permissible.

2. This Practice Note shall not be construed as an endorsement or approval, by implication or otherwise, of the involvement of an External Funder in arbitration proceedings. This Practice Note is meant to supplement an arbitrator’s obligations under the SIAC Rules, and is not intended to replace any existing ethical standard or code of conduct which may apply to arbitrators under any applicable arbitration agreement, professional or disciplinary rules, or mandatory laws and regulations.