Singapore

ESG / Sustainability

SGX to Launch Futures Based on MSCI Climate Action Indexes

By Editors | 28/10/2022

Futures contracts based on MSCI’s new Climate Action Indexes will help investors reduce the carbon footprint of their portfolios and drive investment into climate transition efforts.

ESG / Sustainability

SGX RegCo Consults on Independent Director Tenure Limit

By Editors | 28/10/2022

The consultation also proposes to require listed companies to disclose director and CEO remuneration in annual reports on a named basis.

Securities / Derivatives

CFTC Grants Exemptions to Three More Singapore RMOs

By Editors | 27/10/2022

The CFTC granted SEF registration exemptions to Bloomberg Tradebook Singapore, SGX FX Markets (BidFX), and Synoption.

AML / KYC

NLP for Regulatory Compliance: A Question of When, Not If

By Irene Liu | 27/10/2022

Accenture’s Irene Liu and team discuss the use of NLP technology within compliance functions, as well as the adoption challenges and how to address them.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Proposes New Rules for Crypto Firms, Stablecoin Issuers

By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2022

Retail investors won’t be allowed leverage and will have to undergo a knowledge test. Stablecoin issuers will have strict rules on reserve assets and a S$1bn capital requirement.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Commits to Tougher Net-Zero Emissions Target

By Editors | 26/10/2022

Singapore will develop low-carbon hydrogen as a fuel source, with a view to reaching peak emissions earlier than its stated 2030 deadline.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Launches Code of Conduct for BNPL Providers

By Editors | 26/10/2022

BNPL customers will not be allowed to accumulate more than SGD 2,000 in outstanding payments at any given time.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Proposes Methodology to Assess Systemic Importance of Insurers

By Editors | 25/10/2022

D-SIIs will be required to meet higher capital and enhanced corporate governance requirements, and establish RRPs and robust risk management information systems.

AML / KYC

Singapore Jails Former Bank Officer Over Shell Company Setups

By Editors | 24/10/2022

The former bank officer recruited nominee directors to set up shell companies and open bank accounts for use by unidentified individual based overseas.