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Market Infrastructure
Seven Takeaways from MAS’ Technology Risk Management Guidelines
By Grace Chong | 25/01/2021
The amended guidelines represent a firm step towards further strengthening the defences of Singapore’s financial ecosystem, placing the industry in good stead for the post-Covid economic recovery.
AML / KYC
Financial Crime 2021: Digital ID, Due Diligence, Sanctions
By Editors | 21/01/2021
Last year’s financial crime landscape forced many FIs to rapidly adapt to evolving threats. In the year ahead, a continued focus on risk mitigation is prudent.
Market Infrastructure
MAS Raises Expectations on Technology Risk Management
By Editors | 19/01/2021
The revised guidelines set out higher expectations for FIs in technology risk management, including for assessments of third-party suppliers.
Fintech / Regtech
Asia Has an Opportunity to Demonstrate Global RegTech Leadership
By Manesh Samtani | 18/01/2021
Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo each have an opportunity to demonstrate global leadership in the regtech sector, according to a panel of experts hosted by the Asia Society’s Hong Kong Center.
ESG / Sustainability
ESG Investing Seen As Key Growth Driver for Singapore Fund Managers
By Manesh Samtani | 13/01/2021
86% of Singapore fund managers highlighted ESG investing as a key growth driver, up from 68% in the previous year, according to survey findings from IMAS.
AML / KYC
Singapore Money Remittance Sector Poses High TF Risk: MAS
By Manesh Samtani | 11/01/2021
Singapore’s money remittance sector poses the highest risk of being exploited for terrorism financing, followed by the banking sector.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Announces Completion of Phase One of Veritas Initiative
By Editors | 06/01/2021
The first phase of Veritas resulted in the development of a fairness assessment methodology based on the FEAT principles for two use cases.
Market Infrastructure
MAS Consults on Proposed Notices for Outsourced Services
By Manesh Samtani | 21/12/2020
Banks’ outsourcing agreements must include terms that grant MAS the right to audit the outsourced arrangement and obtain information from the service provider.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Consults on Operational Risk Capital, Leverage Ratio Requirements
By Editors | 17/12/2020
MAS intends to implement the revised standards for operational risk capital and leverage ratio requirements from 1 January 2023.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore to Review E-wallet Payment Limits in 2021
By Editors | 17/12/2020
Currently, e-wallet users in Singapore can hold up to S$5,000 in their accounts at any one time, and transactions are capped at S$30,000 per year.
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