Singapore

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Taskforce Proposes Taxonomy for Identifying Green Activities

By Editors | 29/01/2021

The taxonomy draws on the theoretical underpinnings of the EU taxonomy and proposes a traffic-light system which sets out how activities are classified.

ESG / Sustainability

SGX Launches ESG Futures as Part of Sustainability Agenda

By Editors | 25/01/2021

The launch is part of the SGX FIRST initiative, a multi-pronged expansion of the exchange’s sustainability capabilities announced in December.

Market Infrastructure

Seven Takeaways from MAS’ Technology Risk Management Guidelines

By Grace Chong | 25/01/2021

The amended guidelines represent a firm step towards further strengthening the defences of Singapore’s financial ecosystem, placing the industry in good stead for the post-Covid economic recovery.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SGX, Temasek Partner on Digital Asset Infrastructure in Capital Markets

By Editors | 23/01/2021

A new JV will use blockchain-based technologies to provide an issuance-to-settlement network for Asia bonds, funds and sustainable finance products.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Raises Expectations on Technology Risk Management

By Editors | 19/01/2021

The revised guidelines set out higher expectations for FIs in technology risk management, including for assessments of third-party suppliers.

Fintech / Regtech

Asia Has an Opportunity to Demonstrate Global RegTech Leadership

By Manesh Samtani | 18/01/2021

Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo each have an opportunity to demonstrate global leadership in the regtech sector, according to a panel of experts hosted by the Asia Society’s Hong Kong Center.

ESG / Sustainability

ESG Investing Seen As Key Growth Driver for Singapore Fund Managers

By Manesh Samtani | 13/01/2021

86% of Singapore fund managers highlighted ESG investing as a key growth driver, up from 68% in the previous year, according to survey findings from IMAS.

ESG / Sustainability

SGX RegCo Chief Outlines Work Programme for H1 2021

By Manesh Samtani | 13/01/2021

SGX RegCo chief Boon Gin Tan outlined timelines for enhancements to its enforcement framework, sustainability reporting rules, and retail bonds framework, among other initiatives.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX RegCo Raises Audit, Valuation Standards for Listed Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2021

Primary-listed issuers must appoint an ACRA-registered auditor, and only use property valuers that meet certain qualification criteria.