Monetary Authority of Singapore

Enforcement

MAS Bans Ex-Bankers Over Roles in S$3bn Money Laundering Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/03/2026

Two former relationship managers who were convicted last year have received multi-year bans for offences including forgery and money laundering.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Revises Valuation and Capital Rules for Insurance Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

The amendments introduce detailed criteria for infrastructure investments, new credit-spread factors and updated market-risk calculations across insurers and insurance-led financial holding groups.

ESG / Sustainability

ICMA Report Highlights Need for APAC Convergence of ESG Ratings Rules

By Mark Johnston | 13/03/2026

New report highlights the rise of voluntary codes and binding rules for ESG ratings providers across Asia-Pacific jurisdictions.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Outlines Initiatives to Boost Sustainable Finance Ecosystem

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2026

Minister Indranee Rajah outlines a multi-pronged strategy, including workforce training, a progressive carbon tax, and major financing initiatives to tackle climate risks.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore to List Physical Gold ETF on SGX After Two Decades

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

Lion Global Investors has launched gold-backed ETF tracking LBMA benchmark, giving investors cost-efficient exposure to physically vaulted bullion.

AML / KYC

Singapore Police Arrests Capital Asia Directors, Freezes S$160m in AML Probe

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/03/2026

A joint operation by the police and MAS was initiated after receiving information about possible unlawful activities by the company.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS to Review Corporate Governance Code to Boost Value Creation

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

MAS proposes updates to Singapore’s corporate governance code to strengthen board oversight, improve investor engagement and support sustainable shareholder value creation.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Proposes Overhaul of Operational and Third-Party Risk Frameworks

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

New consultations aim to expand oversight to all third-party arrangements and enhance public disclosures for systemically important institutions.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Chair Calls on APAC Regulators to Collaborate on Innovation

By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2026

Joe Longo said ASIC will overhaul its own sandbox framework and urged regional alignment to avoid creating a "patchwork of standards" that encourages regulatory arbitrage.