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Securities / Derivatives
MAS, SGX, Temasek, EDBI to Jointly Boost Singapore Capital Market
By Editors | 16/09/2021
MAS and SGX will increase support for high-growth companies seeking to list in Singapore. Temasek and EDB Investments will set up funds to facilitate fundraising.
AML / KYC
Singapore Authorities Warn of SMS Diversion Attacks
By Editors | 15/09/2021
Malicious actors gained access to the systems of overseas telecom operators to divert SMS OTPs and authenticate fraudulent card transactions.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand, Singapore to Introduce Depository Receipt Linkage
By Manesh Samtani | 15/09/2021
Through the new linkage, Singapore and Thailand listed companies will be able to issue depository receipts in each other’s markets.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Issues Draft Standards for Market Risk Capital
By Editors | 15/09/2021
MAS seeks feedback on draft provisions in Notice 637 relating to market risk capital and capital reporting requirements.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore, India to Enable Real-time Cross-border Payments
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/09/2021
The PayNow-UPI linkage will be implemented in July 2022, enabling faster and lower cost fund transfers between Singapore and India.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Grants RMO Licence to Digital Asset Platform SDAX
By Editors | 13/09/2021
SDAX allows asset owners to tokenise and list their assets as digital securities. Its first real estate token listing is expected within 2021.
Market Infrastructure
RBC Capital Markets to Launch FX Infrastructure in Singapore
By Editors | 12/09/2021
RBC says the new e-FX server and pricing engine was developed with support from MAS and will be launched by year-end.
ESG / Sustainability
MAS to Set New Disclosure Standards for Retail ESG Funds
By Manesh Samtani | 10/09/2021
Enhanced disclosures will be required from retail ESG funds next year. NUS will launch a new centre of excellence this year to groom ESG talent.
Fintech / Regtech
Why Clarity Around Digital Asset Regulations is Vital for Innovation
By Rahul Advani | 09/09/2021
Ripple’s Rahul Advani explains the importance of regulatory clarity in the digital asset space, and what an appropriate regulatory framework entails.
MAS Forms Sustainability Group, Appoints Chief Sustainability Officer
By Editors | 07/09/2021
The new group will coordinate MAS’ green finance and sustainability agenda to strengthen the financial sector’s resilience against environmental risks.
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