Singapore

ESG / Sustainability

Data with Destiny: Bridging Asia’s ESG Information Gap

By Editors | 02/08/2022

While there has been a surge of data disclosure in Asia, the lack of a unified set of rules across the region opens the door for inconsistencies.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Grants DPT Licences to Sparrow, Digital Treasures Center

By Manesh Samtani | 02/08/2022

Sparrow and DTC were granted in-principle approval earlier this year. MAS will be consulting on proposed measures to enhance its regulatory framework in the next few months.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore to Launch Inaugural Sovereign Green Bond Sale

By Editors | 01/08/2022

Both institutional and retail investors will be able to apply to purchase the bonds, which will be launched via a book-building process this week.

Market Infrastructure

SGX, NSE Formally Launch Trading Link at GIFT City

By Editors | 01/08/2022

NSE IFSC-SGX Connect is ready to trade and clear Nifty equity derivatives for global institutions, with seven SGX members already onboarded.

ESG / Sustainability

MAS Issues Sustainability Report, New Guidelines for ESG Funds

By Darien Choong | 29/07/2022

The new guidelines will take effect from 1 January 2023, requiring fund managers in Singapore to disclose more information for any retail funds sold with ESG label.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS, Google Cloud Launch New Climate FinTech Support Programme

By Editors | 27/07/2022

The Point Carbon Zero Programme under Project Greenprint aims to catalyse the growth of climate FinTech solutions in Asia over the next three years.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX, NYSE Agree to Collaborate on Dual Listings

By Editors | 25/07/2022

The agreement also covers the joint development of new ESG, index, and ETF products to address the growing needs of market participants and investors.

Fintech / Regtech

PDPC Issues Data Protection Guidance for Blockchain Apps

By Editors | 22/07/2022

The guidance provides data protection recommendations for firms developing and deploying blockchain apps that process personal data.

Fintech / Regtech

Five ASEAN Central Banks to Link Payment Systems

By Editors | 21/07/2022

The central banks of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand will formally sign an agreement on payment connectivity in November.