Monetary Authority of Singapore

    Market Infrastructure

    ACMF Launches Social and Sustainability Bond Standards for ASEAN

    By Editors | 16/10/2018

    The new standards complement the ASEAN Green Bond Standards introduced last year. A new framework also announced will facilitate cross-border movement of investment advisers.

    Big Picture

    E-wallet Operator Oversight to Benefit Singapore Financial Stability: Moody’s

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2018

    Coming into force next year, the Payment Services Bill will require e-wallet operators to ring-fence wallet funds from lending activities, a move Moody’s says will benefit banks.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore, Indonesia Agree to Cooperate on Fintech

    By Editors | 15/10/2018

    The MOU will facilitate information sharing, promote joint innovation projects and establish a framework to help fintech firms better understand each market.

    Market Infrastructure

    MAS Shelves ‘KYC Utility’ Project as Costs Surpass Expectations

    By Editors | 15/10/2018

    The setup cost of the KYC utility exceeds the savings banks would be able to achieve, MAS managing director Ravi Menon told Bloomberg.

    AML / KYC

    Europe’s AMLD5 and its Impact on AML Regulations in Asia

    By Claus Christensen | 15/10/2018

    While AMLD5 confirms the EU’s leadership role in AML legislation, similar efforts have been seen in Asia, says Claus Christensen at Know Your Customer Ltd.

    AML / KYC

    MAS to Help Crypto Firms Access Banking Services – Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/10/2018

    Ravi Menon told Bloomberg that MAS is trying to bring banks and crypto startups together to see if an understanding can be reached.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS Issues Guidelines on Provision of Robo-Advisory Services

    By Editors | 09/10/2018

    Guidelines allow digital advisers to pass client orders to brokerage firms for execution without the need for an additional capital markets services licence.

    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong, Singapore Gear Up Reform in Asset Management Sector

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/10/2018

    Remi Toucheboeuf at BNP Paribas Securities Services sat down with Regulation Asia to talk about new opportunities for fund managers in Hong Kong and Singapore.

    Market Infrastructure

    MAS Cyber Security Panel Highlights Risks from Emerging Tech

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/10/2018

    Cybersecurity experts on the panel discussed the growing adoption by financial institutions of new technologies such as cloud services and open APIs.

    Market Infrastructure

    Singapore Passes Bill Enabling New VCC Fund Structure

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/10/2018

    The Variable Capital Company structure is aimed at boosting Singapore’s status as an full-service international fund management centre.

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