Monetary Authority of Singapore

    AI Risk & Governance

    MAS, IBF Working With Banks on AI Retraining for 35,000 Staff - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/01/2026

    The government-backed initiative aims to upskill the entire domestic workforce of DBS, OCBC and UOB to mitigate AI-related job disruption.

    Trading & Investment

    SGX Rebrands Equities Arm as SGX Stock Exchange

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/01/2026

    The rebranding aligns with broader regulatory and industry initiatives to enhance liquidity, attract listings and strengthen Singapore’s position as an international financial centre.

    Operational Risk

    MAS Flags Lapses in Insurers’ Stress Testing, Warns Against Box-ticking Compliance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/01/2026

    Reviews of recent ORSA submissions uncovered missing stress tests and misinterpretations of enterprise risk management requirements, requiring insurers to strengthen governance.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Enhanced Safeguards for Retail Investors Take Effect in Singapore

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/12/2025

    New measures mandate pre-transaction checks, audio-recorded call-backs, and introduce the role of a 'Trusted Individual' for vulnerable clients.

    Tokenisation

    StanChart Launches Tokenised Deposits Under HK, Singapore Initiatives

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2025

    The solution for multi-currency, 24/7 liquidity management was launched under the HKMA's Project Ensemble and MAS's Project Guardian initiatives.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Australia Considers Overhaul of Fintech Sandbox Amid Low Uptake, Scope Concerns

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

    Treasury review seeks feedback on why its regulatory sandbox has struggled, floating ideas from international models and new thematic sandboxes.

    Trading & Investment

    Singapore, China Deepen Financial Ties with Market Access Initiatives

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/12/2025

    Some of the key measures include expanded bond market access, secondary listings and digital currency payments pilot for travellers.

    Structural Regulation

    MAS Clarifies Licensing Rules for Investment Platforms, Angel Networks

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2025

    The regulator has provided new illustrative examples and updated guidance to clarify when a Capital Markets Services licence is required.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Singapore AML Reforms Tested by Prince Group’s ‘Integrated’ Crime Model

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025

    New commentary says recent allegations against Prince Group show a shift from sequential to integrated criminal enterprises, testing new frameworks.

    Resolution & Recovery

    BIS Paper Urges Coordinated Solvency Tests for Emergency Liquidity

    By Editors | 15/12/2025

    A new brief highlights divergent approaches in Asia and calls for consistency between liquidity support and resolution frameworks.

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