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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.
Market Infrastructure
MAS Goes Live with Reporting Requirement for OTC Commodity, Equity Trades
By Manesh Samtani | 02/10/2018
Firms must report OTC derivatives transactions in commodities and equities to a licensed trade repository; DTCC welcomes the MAS’ move to improve transparency and reduce risk.
Market Infrastructure
MAS Publishes User Protection Guidelines for E-Payments
By Manesh Samtani | 01/10/2018
The guidelines establish a common baseline protection from losses arising from isolated unauthorised or erroneous electronic payment transactions.
Enforcement
MAS Publishes Monograph Detailing Enforcement Approach
By Manesh Samtani | 25/09/2018
Monograph outlines how MAS manages enforcement work in three areas: detection, investigations and in taking enforcement action.
Market Infrastructure
SGX Shareholders Voice Concerns Over Regulatory Powers
By Manesh Samtani | 21/09/2018
Despite robust profits and extensive expansion plans announced at its AGM, SGX was criticised for not doing enough to protect minority shareholders.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore, China Achieve ‘New Milestones in Financial Cooperation’
By Editors | 21/09/2018
Collaboration to focus on strengthening supervision, enhancing connectivity, cooperating on fintech and supporting the Belt and Road initiative.
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