Monetary Authority of Singapore

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Updates Guidelines for Fund Management Companies

By Manesh Samtani | 29/02/2024

The main amendment concerns compliance arrangements FMCs should have in place. MAS also reminded auditors of their FMC-related obligations.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HashKey OTC Arm Gets On-Principle Approval in Singapore

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/02/2024

In-principle approval brings HashKey OTC a step closer to being fully regulated in Singapore.

Enforcement

MAS, SPF Probe Samlit Moneychanger for Fraudulent Activities

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2024

The money remittance company has informed the Monetary Authority of Singapore that it is planning to surrender its payment services licence.

Fintech / Regtech

FSDF Top-up Will Help Anchor Singapore Financial Services Capabilities

By Mark Johnston | 25/02/2024

MAS will use the S$2bn top-up to support talent development initiatives, innovation in financial services, and infrastructure projects.

ESG / Sustainability

Navigating the ESG Reporting Landscape in Singapore

By George Cyriac | 23/02/2024

Experts from Morgan Lewis offer a comprehensive look into the dynamic and continuously evolving ESG regulatory landscape in Singapore.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Issues Guidance for FIs on Quantum Cybersecurity Risks

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 20/02/2024

FIs are advised to conduct PoC trials with quantum security solutions to understand operational impacts and implementation challenges.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore’s 2024 Budget Introduces Reforms to Boost Investment

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 20/02/2024

Singapore’s budget includes a new investment incentive scheme and other measures that will benefit the financial sector.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Issues Additional Guidance for New Derivatives Reporting Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 16/02/2024

New FAQs are provided to support implementation of the new OTC derivatives reporting regime, which comes into force in October.

Crypto / Digital Assets

More Clarity in Rules Key to Tokenisation of VCCs

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/02/2024

Tokenising VCCs provides the opportunity to drive greater operational cost efficiencies across the fund lifecycle and explore new business models.