Singapore

Securities / Derivatives

Barclays to Build Out FX Trading Infrastructure in Singapore

By Editors | 19/09/2020

Barclays will launch an FX trading and pricing engine in Singapore by mid-2021, adding to existing platforms in New York, London and Tokyo.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX to List World’s Largest Chinese Pure Government Bond ETF

By Editors | 17/09/2020

CSOP Asset Management’s inaugural ETF on SGX will track the performance of fixed-rate government bonds issued in China as measured by a FTSE Russell index.

Enforcement

Singapore Convicts Three Individuals for Unauthorised Trading

By Editors | 16/09/2020

The former trading representatives acted on the instructions of a fourth individual to use accounts belonging to family, friends and clients to buy and sell Skyone shares.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Fund Industry to Collaborate to Address Skills Gap

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/09/2020

The first phase of the initiative will equip asset management trainees with foundation skills as well as future-ready skills in fintech, impact investing and ESG.

Market Infrastructure

A Detailed Look at MAS’ New Accountability Guidelines

By Grace Chong | 11/09/2020

Grace Chong and Si Rong Low at Simmons & Simmons JWS detail the key points of MAS’ final guidelines on individual accountability and conduct.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Finalises Individual Accountability and Conduct Guidelines

By Manesh Samtani | 10/09/2020

Financial institutions are expected to strengthen senior manager accountability and promote a culture of ethical behaviour. The guidelines take effect on 10 September 2021.

Market Infrastructure

MAS to Intensify Supervisory Engagement to Drive SORA Transition

By Manesh Samtani | 09/09/2020

In an ABS virtual roundtable, MAS deputy managing director Jacqueline Loh spoke of a three-pillar approach to support a smooth transition from SOR to SORA.

MAS to Implement CMFAS Exam Changes in Q1 2020

By Editors | 07/09/2020

MAS is consulting on amendments to the FAA and SFA Notices to introduce provisions on ethics and skills into the existing CMFAS rules and regulations modules.

Market Infrastructure

SFA, AMTD Partner to Establish Cybersecurity Centre in Singapore

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/09/2020

The Centre will groom talent and raise awareness of the importance of cybersecurity among digital platforms, fintechs, financial institutions and other sectors.