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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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