Singapore

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Authorities Warn on Unlicensed Prediction Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

The warning comes as crypto-based platforms, blocked since 2024, see a surge in wagers on Singapore-related events, posing enforcement challenges.

Crypto / Digital Assets

OCBC Launches Tokenised Physical Gold Fund on Public Blockchains

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

The token, a first for Southeast Asia, is issued under a framework involving three MAS-regulated entities to ensure institutional-grade governance.

Capital / Liquidity

Singapore’s MindForge AI Framework Adds ‘Governance Premium’ for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 23/04/2026

The initiative led by MAS aims to standardise AI governance and shield bank balance sheets from risks such as algorithmic drift and model miscalculations.

Securities / Derivatives

Private Credit Industry Debates Changes Amid Investor, Regulator Scrutiny

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/04/2026

Firms are considering longer lock-ups and flexible redemption caps as regulators across Asia Pacific seek greater disclosure.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Regulator Urges Banks to Bolster Defences Over ‘Mythos’ Concerns

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

Financial authorities in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and South Korea are taking action over cybersecurity risks posed by Anthropic's new AI model.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Proposes Prudential Rules for Use of Permissionless Blockchains

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/04/2026

The regulator is consulting on a risk-sensitive approach that would allow certain permissionless cryptoassets to qualify for less punitive capital treatment.

Enforcement

EU Report Highlights Divergent AML Paths in Japan and Singapore

By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2026

New European Parliament briefing contrasts the centralised, risk–based AML model in Singapore with Japan’s more compliance–oriented approach.

Market Infrastructure

Singapore to Update Cyber Rules Amid Rising AI, APT Threats

By Manesh Samtani | 13/04/2026

Officials have outlined a new regulatory push alongside calls for international cyber stability to defend critical infrastructure against escalating AI-enabled and state-sponsored threats

Fintech / Regtech

MAS: DBS Outage Due to 'Erroneous Step' During System Change

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/04/2026

MAS will follow up with DBS after a system change error caused a one-hour digital banking disruption, reinforcing expectations on operational resiliency.