Singapore

Cybersecurity

Singapore’s IMDA Warns Against Use of OpenClaw AI Agent

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/05/2026

IMDA has issued guidance advising against deploying the popular open-source AI agent in mission-critical environments due to significant security risks.

Resolution & Recovery

ISDA, FIA Call for Clearer Safeguards in MAS Resolution Rules for Capital Market FMIs

By Manesh Samtani | 14/05/2026

Industry bodies support Singapore’s proposed framework but seek explicit exclusion of initial margin haircutting and clearer triggers for resolution.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Accountancy Body Forms Taskforce to Bolster Financial Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2026

New ISCA taskforce will review Singapore's reporting ecosystem to improve corporate transparency and investor confidence amid a changing regulatory landscape.

Anti-Money Laundering

Good is No Longer Enough: FATF’s Core Message to Singapore

By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2026

The strength of Singapore’s AML framework was affirmed, but the SGD 3 billion case has moved the goalposts from compliance to effectiveness.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

SGX Board Diversity Improves, Conviction Gap Remains: Study

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2026

Women hold 25.8 percent of board seats at top SGX firms, but a study reveals a need to deepen conviction and strengthen inclusion practices beyond representation.

FinCEN Alert Flags Use of HK, SG Firms in Iran Sanctions Evasion

By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2026

New FinCEN alert details how Iran’s IRGC uses front companies, illicit oil sales, and digital assets to launder funds, highlighting specific red flags for FIs.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Advances Bill for SGX-Nasdaq Dual Listing Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/05/2026

The new framework will harmonise rules and allow for a single prospectus, aiming to boost Singapore’s competitiveness as a listing venue.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Finds Singapore AML Regime is Robust, Despite Some Gaps

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/05/2026

Singapore has improved its AML framework, FATF said, while calling for tougher penalties and better oversight of foreign entities following a major scandal.

Cybersecurity

Singapore Steps Up Oversight of AI-Driven Cyber Risk

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/05/2026

MAS has met with financial institution leaders to drive collective action against escalating AI-enabled cybersecurity risks, while the CSA has written to CII owners.