Singapore

    Securities / Derivatives

    NZX to Migrate Dairy Derivatives to SGX on 27 November

    By Editors | 21/10/2021

    NZX has amended its Clearing and Settlement Rules and Procedures, and the NZX Derivatives Market Procedures, to give effect to the migration of open interests.

    Market Infrastructure

    LCH Expands Eligible Collateral to Include SGD Securities

    By Editors | 20/10/2021

    LCH says accepting SGD collateral will be an important tool for improving liquidity management and optimising margin costs.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore Consults on Amendments to Accountants Act

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/10/2021

    Under the changes, ACRA can conduct inspections on accountants for compliance with AML/CFT requirements, and impose penalties for non-compliance.

    Enforcement

    SFC Penalises IPO Sponsor Over Substandard Due Diligence Work

    By Editors | 18/10/2021

    Ample Capital Limited failed to conduct adequate due diligence on suspicious cash settlements and to keep proper records of its due diligence work.

    MAS Tightens Monetary Policy Amid Inflation Concerns

    By Editors | 14/10/2021

    MAS will slightly raise the slope of the S$NEER policy band to ensure medium term price stability while recognising the risks to the economic recovery.

    Enforcement

    Singapore Woman Admits to Receiving Criminal Proceeds

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/10/2021

    On instructions from a man she met online, a secretary of a law firm opened bank accounts that were used to receive funds stolen from a Botswana bank.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore: Exemptions for Foreign Offices of FIs Take Effect

    By Editors | 10/10/2021

    Under the new ‘Branch Framework’, Singapore FIs have to assess whether their overseas representatives are acting on behalf of the Singapore office or the foreign office.

    Market Infrastructure

    Singapore Launches New Cybersecurity Strategy

    By Mark Johnston | 06/10/2021

    The strategy is underpinned by two foundational enablers: the development of a more vibrant cybersecurity ecosystem, and a more robust cyber workforce.

    AML / KYC

    MAS Examining Asiaciti Trust Revelations in Pandora Papers

    By Editors | 06/10/2021

    The Pandora Papers show that Singapore firm Asiaciti Trust had helped politicians and public officials set up trusts and shell companies in secrecy jurisdictions.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HSBC, Temasek to Establish Platform to Fund Sustainable Infrastructure

    By Editors | 04/10/2021

    HSBC and Temasek, with support from ADB and Clifford Capital Holdings, will dispense over $1bn in loans through the platform within 5 years.

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