Singapore

Crypto / Digital Assets

UBS, Ant International to Explore Blockchain for Real-Time Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

The agreement aims to develop real-time, blockchain-based cross-border payment and liquidity solutions, integrating UBS’s digital cash platform with Ant’s internal treasury systems.

Fintech / Regtech

Bahrain, Singapore Launch Digital Infrastructure to De-Risk Trade Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 20/11/2025

The cross-border initiative aims to create a digital ledger to boost bank confidence and unlock critical funding for small businesses.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SGX to List Bitcoin, Ethereum Perpetual Futures

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/11/2025

The new SGX contracts, tied to established crypto indices, aim to meet rising institutional demand in Asia for regulated tools to trade and hedge digital assets.

ESG / Sustainability

SMU and Partners Launch 'Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Mapper' Platform

By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

The new tool aims to improve interoperability between diverse national sustainable finance standards to aid policymakers and financial actors.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ICMA Releases DLT Settlement and Custody Guidance under Project Guardian

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

The two reports published as an addendum to the Guardian Fixed Income Framework outline DvP settlement approaches and custody insights for tokenised debt markets.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Arrests Two Men Deported from Thailand and Cambodia

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

Two Singaporean men deported from Thailand and Cambodia were arrested for allegedly aiding overseas scam centres targeting Singaporeans.

Fintech / Regtech

DBS, Ant International Expand Partnership on Cross-border Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The new agreement links DBS PayLah! to Alipay+’s 150 million-merchant network and sets plans for near-instant remittances and SME-focused digital solutions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Issues Updated Guide for Tokenised Capital Markets Products

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The guide sets out regulatory expectations for tokenised securities, stressing technology-neutral laws, disclosure of digital-asset risks, licensing needs, and obligations for intermediaries.

Fintech / Regtech

GFTN and Qatar to Launch Doha FinTech Policy Centre with Asia Focus

By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

The new Centre of Excellence aims to connect regulators and promote harmonised policy frameworks, strengthening links with Singapore's ecosystem.