Monetary Authority of Singapore

    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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