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Singapore Rated Asia’s Top Regulatory System, Followed by Hong Kong
By Editors | 18/02/2021
Duff & Phelps survey respondents rated the UK as the world’s top regulatory regime, followed by Singapore and the US, which tied for second place.
ESG / Sustainability
Budget 2021: Singapore to Finance Infrastructure with Green Bonds
By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2021
The issuance will help deepen market liquidity for green bonds, and attract green issuers, capital, and investors to Singapore, said Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat.
ESG / Sustainability
Singapore v EU: How Their Green Taxonomies Compare
By Shuhui Kwok | 11/02/2021
Allen & Overy’s Shuhui Kwok discusses Singapore’s proposed green taxonomy, describing how it aligns with – and differs from – the EU Taxonomy Regulation.
Fintech / Regtech
PayNow Now Available on GrabPay, Singtel Dash, Liquid Pay
By Editors | 10/02/2021
The Association of Banks in Singapore says PayNow has been made available to non-bank financial institutions for the first time since its launch in 2017.
Fintech / Regtech
SGX, Trumid, Hillhouse to Launch Asian Bond Trading Platform
By Editors | 08/02/2021
The partnership will connect SGX’s and Trumid’s bond trading platforms to enhance liquidity and execution in the Asian bond market for global clients.
Market Infrastructure
Singapore: Enhanced Personal Data Protection Act Takes Effect
By Manesh Samtani | 08/02/2021
The enhanced PDPA introduces mandatory data breach notification, criminal penalties for mishandling data, and a higher cap on penalties for breaches by large organisations.
Singapore Launches Simplified Insolvency, Restructuring Programme
By Editors | 05/02/2021
Eligible micro and small companies severely impacted by Covid-19 can apply for help with debt restructuring, business rehabilitation or orderly winding up.
Securities / Derivatives
Asian Regulators Issue Warnings as GameStop Remains in Focus
By Manesh Samtani | 04/02/2021
Authorities in Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea and Malaysia are among those issuing warnings of possible investor losses as heightened volatility continues.
Market Infrastructure
MAS Outlines 2021 Plans to Continue Transitioning to SORA
By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2021
SOR will now end 18 months later to reflect the IBA’s plans, but the transition to SORA in cash products and derivatives markets will continue at pace.
Enforcement
Singapore Authorities Probe Crowdfunding Platform for Misconduct
By Editors | 02/02/2021
The probe is looking into possible offences under the Penal Code and the Securities and Futures Act by group companies belonging to CoAssets Ltd.
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