Monetary Authority of Singapore

    MAS Proposes New Format for Reporting Financial Advisor Complaints

    By Editors | 05/09/2019

    Collecting data in a machine-readable format will increase efficiency by removing the need for manual processes and reducing the risk of human errors, MAS says in a consultation paper.

    Market Infrastructure

    Singapore Takes Steps to Transition Away from SOR

    By Editors | 02/09/2019

    Singapore’s banking body and foreign exchange market committee have identified SORA as “the most robust and suitable” alternative interest rate benchmark to SOR.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS Opens Applications for Digital Bank Licences

    By Editors | 30/08/2019

    Successful applicants will be announced in mid-2020, with the expectation that they meet MAS requirements and commence business by mid-2021.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Uncovering the Terms and Conditions for Technology

    By Max Kantelia | 27/08/2019

    Legislators and industry leaders need to work together to ensure the benefits of innovation do not come at the cost of fairness, choice, and privacy, says Zilliqa co-founder Max Kantelia.

    Capital / Liquidity

    MAS Offers Banks Guidance on Managing Loan Collateral

    By Editors | 24/08/2019

    In a review of collateral management standards and practices banks use when lending to corporates, MAS has identified four key areas that need improvement.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Singapore Large Exposures Rules to Take Effect in Oct 2020

    By Editors | 22/08/2019

    MAS published a draft large exposures framework in early 2018, trying to meet the BCBS timeline for adoption in January 2019. The final rules will now take effect in October next year.

    AML / KYC

    NTU Singapore to Develop New Tools to Fight Money Laundering

    By Editors | 22/08/2019

    Supported by the MAS and Singapore’s major banks, the project seeks​ to help wealth managers address money laundering risks with new AI and machine learning capabilities.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore Crypto Sector Consults on AML/CFT Code of Practice

    By Editors | 15/08/2019

    The code was facilitated by MAS and developed in consultation with ABS by ACCESS, the Association of Cryptocurrency Enterprises and Start-ups, Singapore.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Regulatory Trends: Behavioural Science in Culture & Conduct Supervision

    By Stephen Scott | 15/08/2019

    Regulators are adopting behavioural science tools pioneered by the Dutch central bank in their supervisory efforts, and firms are taking notice, says Stephen Scott at Starling.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore Shell Companies Vulnerable to Money Laundering: MAS

    By Editors | 14/08/2019

    While money launderers and tax evaders have traditionally used offshore companies, some have shifted to onshore companies to evade detection.

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