Singapore

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore to Remove PayNow Nicknames in Anti-Scam Push

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2026

The move aims to curb impersonation fraud by replacing user-chosen aliases with partially-masked, bank-verified names for all retail payment recipients.

Structural Regulation

BlackRock Launches ASEAN Fund Under MAS’ EQDP Scheme

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2026

BlackRock launched a new systematic equity fund with a 50 percent Singapore allocation under the regulator's market development programme

AI Risk & Governance

Singapore Banks Monitor AI Risks After ‘Mythos’ Concerns

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2026

The ABS is coordinating with member banks to monitor emerging threats from advanced artificial intelligence models.

AI Risk & Governance

DBS Launches Enhanced SME GenAI Adoption Programme

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2026

The initiative provides a structured framework and government support to help small and medium-sized enterprises integrate AI, aligning with Singapore's national strategy.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Singapore Court Approves Seatrium's Deferred Prosecution Deal

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2026

The offshore and marine giant will pay a penalty and overhaul its compliance programme to resolve a long-running corruption probe linked to Brazil.

Trading & Investment

MAS Grants In-principle Nod to Robinhood for Brokerage Services

By Editors | 28/04/2026

The US retail brokerage has received initial approval from the MAS, a key step in its Asia-Pacific expansion plans.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Police, Crypto Exchanges Prevent S$2.86m in Scam Losses

By Editors | 27/04/2026

A joint operation using advanced blockchain analysis has been hailed as a significant advancement in Singapore’s fight against financial crime involving digital assets.

Structural Regulation

SGX RegCo to Mandate Pay, Dividends and Investor Relations Disclosures

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

The proposals aim to enhance corporate transparency and sharpen issuers’ focus on shareholder value creation, with new rules slated for a phased implementation from 2027.

Supervision & Enforcement

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.