Monetary Authority of Singapore

    Market Infrastructure

    MAS Raises Corporate Governance Expectations for FIs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2021

    New expectations on corporate governance will start to take effect from 1 January 2022, MAS says in its consultation response.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Malaysia Joins PoC Project to Test Cross-border Payment Links

    By Editors | 11/11/2021

    BNM and PayNet are joining Project Nexus, which was first announced in July by BIS Innovation Hub and MAS to explore new cross-border payment linkages.

    Securities / Derivatives

    More than 400 VCCs Established in Singapore to Date: MAS

    By Editors | 11/11/2021

    As of mid-October, about 300 asset managers have incorporated or re-domiciled more than 400 VCCs in Singapore.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS to Build Out CBDC Infrastructure, Technical Competencies

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2021

    Speaking at Singapore Fintech Festival, MAS managing director Ravi Menon outlined three reasons MAS could issue to a CBDC, while also highlighting the associated risks.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS to Launch Decentralised Credentials Platform for Fintechs

    By Mark Johnston | 09/11/2021

    MAS is launching a decentralised platform that will help banks assess the credentials, compliance readiness and credibility of fintech firms.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Project Greenprint: MAS Unveils Plans to Boost Green Finance

    By Darien Choong | 09/11/2021

    To support the green finance ecosystem, MAS and the industry will together develop four interoperable platforms under Project Greenprint.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS Unveils Planned Enhancements to Fintech Regulatory Sandbox

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/11/2021

    From 1 January 2022, ‘Sandbox Plus’ will be introduced to provide more effective one-stop assistance to innovative fintech firms.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore to Deepen AI Capabilities in Financial Sector

    By Mark Johnston | 09/11/2021

    Singapore has pledged an additional S$180mn in additional AI research funding to enhance the financial sector’s AI capabilities.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS: SGFinDex Extended to Include Investment Holdings Data

    By Editors | 08/11/2021

    Individuals can now view information on their investment holdings at SGX’s central depository as part of their consolidated financial position.

    Market Infrastructure

    Singapore, Philippines to Pursue Cross Border Payment Links

    By Editors | 08/11/2021

    MAS and the BSP have agreed to pursue real time and QR payment systems links to enable instant, seamless and low-cost cross-border payments.

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