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Market Infrastructure
Implementing the Final Phase of MAS’ OTC Derivatives Reporting Regime
By Priya Kundamal | 06/09/2021
Firms coming into scope on 1 October need to quickly complete onboarding and test their reporting to DTCC’s Singapore trade repository.
Fintech / Regtech
StanChart, NTUC Enterprise to Form Singapore Digital Bank
By Editors | 06/09/2021
A Standard Chartered subsidiary will hold 60 percent of the digital banking venture under a licence obtained from MAS in December.
Enforcement
MAS Orders Halt to Singapore Services From Binance.com
By Editors | 05/09/2021
Binance Asia Services, which operates Binance.sg, is a “distinct entity” and may still operate under an exemption while its licence application is under review.
ESG / Sustainability
Singapore Launches Asian Institute of Digital Finance
By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2021
The research institute has led efforts to develop a federated learning platform for SME credit analytics that is expected to launch by year-end.
Enforcement
Singapore: 20 More Charges Laid in Nickel Trading Fraud Case
By Editors | 03/09/2021
Ng Yu Zhi has been charged with 20 new counts of cheating, bringing the total number of charges he faces to 51.
Fintech / Regtech
Chinese Investors to Gain Access to Digital Securities via ADDX
By Editors | 03/09/2021
Through the QDLP scheme, MAS-regulated ADDX will offer Chinese investors access to digital securities covering a broad range of asset types.
Enforcement
MAS Bans Ex-UOBKH Employees for Making False Statements
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 03/09/2021
The individuals provided false information to MAS when it was checking whether background checks were included in due diligence for the IPO of a Catalist listed company.
Fintech / Regtech
BIS, Four Central Banks Partner to Test Cross-Border CBDC Use
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2021
The BIS Innovation Hub Singapore Centre will test CBDCs for international settlements with the RBA, MAS, BNM and SARB.
Enforcement
Singapore Court Charges UK Man in Wirecard Probe
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/09/2021
The man faces charges for abetting the falsification of a document that represented Wirecard’s missing money was being held in escrow.
ESG / Sustainability
LSEG Launches Sustainable Finance Innovation Unit in Singapore
By Editors | 01/09/2021
The new unit is supported by MAS and will focus on creating sustainable finance capabilities across Singapore’s fintech ecosystem.
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