Singapore

Market Infrastructure

Singapore Announces End-date for SOR Derivatives

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2021

Banks are asked to cease issuance of SOR derivatives and SIBOR-linked financial products by end-September 2021.

Enforcement

SG Police Investigate Over 300 Individuals in Cases of Scams

By Editors | 31/03/2021

The suspects are being investigated for the offences of cheating, money laundering or providing payment services without a licence.

Enforcement

SG Police to Lay 23 More Charges Against Hin Leong Founder

By Editors | 29/03/2021

The new charges could not be tendered against Lim Oon Kuin on Monday because the 78-year-old said he was unwell.

ESG / Sustainability

Central Banks Should Embrace Innovation: Jacqueline Loh

By Editors | 29/03/2021

MAS’ Jacqueline Loh outlined several central bank-led innovation initiatives underway, including a project that will help quantify the ESG impact of investments and loan portfolios.

AML / KYC

MAS Offers New AML/CFT Guidance for VASPs

By Editors | 28/03/2021

MAS has identified several VASPs that have not come forward for licensing despite operating in Singapore or soliciting business from Singapore residents.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Consults on Credit Risk Capital Requirements, Output Floor

By Editors | 28/03/2021

MAS is seeking feedback on draft standards relating to credit risk capital and output floor requirements which will start to take effect from 1 January 2023.

MAS, ABS Publish Guidance on Workplace Design Strategies

By Editors | 24/03/2021

Strategies and good practices presented in a newly published study are aimed at supporting FIs in building pandemic-resilient workplaces.

Fintech / Regtech

SFA, Remittance Association to Jointly Strengthen SG Remittance Industry

By Editors | 22/03/2021

The SFA Remittance Sub-Committee has been launched to promote the adoption of technologies to strengthen Singapore’s money remittance industry.

AML / KYC

Singapore Police Issue First Charges in Nickel Trading Fraud Case

By Editors | 22/03/2021

At least SGD 1 billion was invested for the purported sale and purchase of nickel, making the case one of the largest financial fraud cases in Singapore.