Monetary Authority of Singapore

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Launches Sustainable Finance Training for Asset Managers

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 25/05/2023

IMAS is introducing sustainable finance training courses to enhance capacity building within the asset management industry.

AML / KYC

MAS Bars Insurance Agent for 8 Years After Corruption Conviction

By Editors | 24/05/2023

The former AIG and Liberty insurance agent paid bribes to an Indonesian Embassy official and one other individual.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Launches AI & Data Analytics Talent Development Programme

By Editors | 23/05/2023

MAS will work with the IBF, educational institutions and training providers to develop and co-curate training programmes to address a shortage of AIDA talent.

Market Infrastructure

Singapore, Shanghai Exchanges Sign MoU to Link ETF Markets

By Editors | 23/05/2023

A similar MoU was signed between SGX and SZSE in December 2021 which has led to three cross-market ETF listings.

Crypto / Digital Assets

NY Fed, MAS Publish Results from Cross-Border Payments Study

By Editors | 19/05/2023

Each simulated payment scenario achieved end-to-end settlement in under thirty seconds on average using wholesale CBDCs.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Issues “Close-to-Final” Derivatives Reporting Rule Updates

By Manesh Samtani | 16/05/2023

MAS set October 2024 as the commencement date for its new OTC derivatives reporting rules, aligning with ASIC.

Securities / Derivatives

ICE Invites HK Firms to Trade Futures in Singapore

By Editors | 14/05/2023

ICE Clear Singapore received authorisation from the SFC allowing it to clear ICE Futures Singapore trades for Hong Kong-based clearing members.

MAS Reappoints Ravi Menon as Head for Two More Years

By Editors | 14/05/2023

Menon will serve as Managing Director until 31 May 2025 or his retirement from the Singapore Public Service, whichever is earlier.

Securities / Derivatives

FSS Governor Promotes Korea Finance in Southeast Asia Tour

By Mark Johnston | 13/05/2023

FSS chief Lee Bok-hyun met with central bank governors and global investors to showcase the potential of Korea’s financial market.