Singapore

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore’s SRAC Recommends ISSB-Aligned Climate Reporting

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/07/2023

Singapore’s sustainability reporting advisory committee studied ISSB’s exposure draft closely and consulted several stakeholders before making major climate reporting recommendations, chairperson Esther An told Regulation Asia.

Enforcement

Singapore Parliament Passes Online Criminal Harms Act

By Jill Wong | 06/07/2023

The new law will give the government the power to order the removal of websites, apps and online accounts suspected of criminal activities.

AML / KYC

MAS Reports USD22.8 Billion Net Loss For FY2022/23

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/07/2023

MAS announced a net loss of SGD 30.8 billion (USD 22.8 billion), reflecting the effects of monetary policy tightening to bring down inflation.

Enforcement

Singapore Has Not Banned Myanmar Trade: Minister

By Karen Ng | 05/07/2023

Singapore and war-torn Myanmar would remain trading partners, Vivian Balakrishnan said in response to questions raised about data suggesting the city-state was supplying arms to the Myanmar military.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS to Require Trust Holding of DPT Customers’ Assets

By Jill Wong | 04/07/2023

MAS says the move is aimed at preventing the loss of customers’ assets and to facilitate a recovery in the event of a DPT provider’s insolvency.

Market Infrastructure

New SGX, NSE IX Platform to Add Nifty Liquidity

By Jill Wong | 04/07/2023

SGX says the new NSE IX-SGX GIFT Connect will help deepen the liquidity pool for Nifty products.

Lawrence Wong Appointed Chairman of MAS Board

By Editors | 03/07/2023

Lawrence Wong will replace Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who will step down to run in Singapore’s upcoming presidential election.

AML / KYC

MAS Highlights Misuse of Legal Persons through Data Analytics

By Jill Wong | 03/07/2023

The MAS has published a paper to guide banks in using data analytics to detect and prevent the use of front companies to conceal illicit activities.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX RegCo Issues New Guidance on Use of IFAs

By Editors | 03/07/2023

The guidance sets out expectations on the advice IFAs provide on proposed transactions such as exit offers and interested person transactions.