Singapore

AML / KYC

MAS to ‘Take Another Crack’ at KYC Utility Project

By Editors | 15/11/2019

The KYC Utility project was shelved last year after the setup costs were deemed to be too high. This time, the MAS will look at “less costly” technology architecture.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Unveils New AI Framework for Financial Institutions

By Garima Chitkara | 13/11/2019

The new ‘Veritas’ framework aims to improve internal governance among financial institutions around their solutions driven by artificial intelligence and data analytics.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Launches Innovation Hub Centre in Singapore

By Editors | 13/11/2019

The launch of the BIS Innovation Hub Centre took place on the sidelines of the 2019 Singapore FinTech Festival x Singapore Week of Innovation and TeCHnology.

Market Infrastructure

Singapore Deepens Cooperation with French, Canadian Regulators

By Garima Chitkara | 13/11/2019

French central bank establishes first Asian office in Singapore to enhance financial market cooperation; Canadian securities authorities pledge information exchange and fintech access.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Grants Dalian Commodity Exchange RMO Licence

By Editors | 12/11/2019

China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange has been recognised by the MAS as a market operator, allowing it to promote iron ore futures to Singapore investors.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS, Deloitte, S&P Launch Fintech Investment Research Platform

By Editors | 12/11/2019

The new platform, launched by MAS, Deloitte and S&P Global Market Intelligence, will help financial institutions and investors to more effectively discover investment opportunities in the fintech space.

Market Infrastructure

ABS Announces Simplified PayNow Mobile Payments with SGQR

By Editors | 12/11/2019

The Association of Banks in Singapore is trying to increase the convenience of peer-to-peer funds transfer service PayNow and make it “the ubiquitous payment mode in Singapore”.

Market Infrastructure

MAS to Establish Singapore as a Leading Centre for Green Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 11/11/2019

Our goal is to be a leading centre for green finance in Asia and globally, said Singapore Minister for Education Ong Ye Kung at Singapore Fintech Festival x SWITCH 2019.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Showcases Blockchain-based Prototype for Multi-Currency Payments

By Editors | 11/11/2019

The prototype network, developed by MAS in collaboration with JP Morgan and Temasek, will provide interfaces for other blockchain networks to connect and integrate seamlessly.