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Fintech / Regtech
In-Depth: Making Sense of Digital Bank Policy
By Jamie Lloyd Evans | 07/04/2020
Industry veteran Jamie Lloyd Evans takes a detailed look at digital banking regimes in Asia, and the stated – and unstated – motivations behind them.
AML / KYC
Singapore: Suspect Arrested in Covid-19 Money Laundering Case
By Editors | 06/04/2020
Quick intervention by seven banks allowed enabled the recovery of more than 60% of the amount scammed in the fraudulent sale of surgical masks and hand sanitisers.
Capital / Liquidity
Singapore Govt to Increase Risk Share on SME Loans
By Editors | 06/04/2020
The government will increase its risk share of loans made under existing loan financing schemes from 80% to 90%, for loans initiated from 8 Apr until 31 Mar 2021.
Market Infrastructure
Bursa Malaysia Implements ISO 20022 for Corporate Announcements
By Editors | 01/04/2020
The messaging standard will transform the corporate announcements flow in Malaysia, favour interoperability with other marketplaces, and foster innovation.
Securities / Derivatives
MAS, ACRA, SGX RegCo Update Guidance on Meeting Conduct
By Editors | 01/04/2020
Guidance is provided on holding general meetings in light of the current 10-person limit on attendance of any event in Singapore.
MAS Unveils Debt Relief Measures for Individuals, SMEs
By Editors | 31/03/2020
Mortgage loans and SME term loans can be deferred. Credit card balances can be converted to low-cost term loans. Insurance payments can be deferred or rescheduled.
Market Infrastructure
MAS Eases SGD Policy Amid Negative Growth Expectations
By Editors | 30/03/2020
MAS projects the ongoing wave of Covid-19 outbreaks will continue to dampen global growth beyond the first half of the year.
Enforcement
Singapore: Four Individuals Charged for Illegal Trading
By Editors | 26/03/2020
An investor used share financing facilities from two banks and third-party trading accounts procured by three brokers to manipulate the price of Sky One Holdings shares.
MAS Offers Banks US Dollar Funding
By Editors | 26/03/2020
Banks are “strongly encouraged” to avail themselves of MAS liquidity facilities so that they can better serve customers.
Market Infrastructure
Singapore Stimulus Plan to Catalyse Private Sector Loans
By Editors | 26/03/2020
MAS is working with banks and insurers to see how best to help businesses and individuals with loan obligations and insurance premium payments.
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