Singapore

    Enforcement

    Singapore Court Jails Russian National for Deceiving Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2021

    The banks were deceived regarding true beneficial ownership in their decision to open bank accounts between 2014 to 2017.

    MAS Forms Sustainability Group, Appoints Chief Sustainability Officer

    By Editors | 07/09/2021

    The new group will coordinate MAS’ green finance and sustainability agenda to strengthen the financial sector’s resilience against environmental risks.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Lessons in Operational & Credit Risk Management for Exchange Members

    By Boon Gin Tan | 07/09/2021

    SGX RegCo’s Boon Gin Tan and Grace Mok discuss findings from a survey of exchange members. A new guide on credit risk management has also been released.

    Market Infrastructure

    Singapore Minister Urges FIs to Pursue International Postings

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/09/2021

    MAS will extend the funding duration from 3 to 6 months for the overseas component of its Finance Associate Management Scheme starting next year.

    Market Infrastructure

    Implementing the Final Phase of MAS’ OTC Derivatives Reporting Regime

    By Priya Kundamal | 06/09/2021

    Firms coming into scope on 1 October need to quickly complete onboarding and test their reporting to DTCC’s Singapore trade repository.

    Fintech / Regtech

    StanChart, NTUC Enterprise to Form Singapore Digital Bank

    By Editors | 06/09/2021

    A Standard Chartered subsidiary will hold 60 percent of the digital banking venture under a licence obtained from MAS in December.

    Market Infrastructure

    SGX Finalises Changes to Default Management Process

    By Editors | 05/09/2021

    The changes align CDP’s default management process with global practices, improve efficiency, and enable speedier resolution of any clearing member default.

    Enforcement

    MAS Orders Halt to Singapore Services From Binance.com

    By Editors | 05/09/2021

    Binance Asia Services, which operates Binance.sg, is a “distinct entity” and may still operate under an exemption while its licence application is under review.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore Launches Asian Institute of Digital Finance

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2021

    The research institute has led efforts to develop a federated learning platform for SME credit analytics that is expected to launch by year-end.

    Enforcement

    Singapore: 20 More Charges Laid in Nickel Trading Fraud Case

    By Editors | 03/09/2021

    Ng Yu Zhi has been charged with 20 new counts of cheating, bringing the total number of charges he faces to 51.

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