Monetary Authority of Singapore

ESG / Sustainability

BIS, MAS Develop Prototype Climate Risk Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/06/2024

The platform uses NPL techniques to gather regulatory and climate data to help supervisors identify, monitor and manage climate risks.

AML / KYC

Singapore Authorities Tighten Scrutiny of Family Offices

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2024

The annual forms for family offices with tax exemptions now ask for more details about beneficial owners and directors.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Shift to Flexible Work Calls for Extra Safeguards at FIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2024

FIs may need to revisit their existing security policies and more closely monitor for staff misconduct.

Enforcement

Singapore Sentences 10th Individual in Money Laundering Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2024

Su Jianfeng was sentenced to 17 months. Meanwhile, banks are tightening scrutiny of wealthy clients and providing additional training to staff.

AML / KYC

Singapore Sentences 9th Individual in Money Laundering Case

By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2024

Wang Dehai was sentenced to 16 months in prison; 17 other suspects at large overseas; Deposits involved in the case were held at 16 banks.

Fintech / Regtech

DBS Experienced Service Disruption on Saturday – Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/06/2024

A spokesperson said a “small number” of users experienced network issues when accessing DBS/POSB digibank mobile services on Saturday.

AML / KYC

APAC Regulators Form New Anti-Scam Working Group

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/06/2024

ASIC will lead the working group, which also comprises MAS and the FMA. The regulators will share more scam-related information and build up capacity and cooperation.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Issues Guidelines for New Derivatives Reporting Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 03/06/2024

The guidelines focus on UTI generation and reporting, as well as re-reporting of contracts that haven’t yet matured when the new regime takes effect.

MAS Expands Fair Dealing Guidelines to Include All FIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/05/2024

The new guidelines apply to all FIs operating in Singapore, regardless of where they are incorporated or where customers are located.