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Market Infrastructure
MAS Unveils Initiatives to Open Access to China ETFs, Bonds
By Editors | 29/12/2021
SGX and SZSE have signed an MoU to establish an ‘ETF Connect’ mechanism. SGX is also in discussions with CFETS to establish bond market connectivity.
Market Infrastructure
Singapore, Shanghai Bolster Collaboration in Finance, Innovation
By Darien Choong | 22/12/2021
A public private sector workgroup was established by MAS and the Shanghai Municipal Financial Regulatory Bureau to deepen bilateral financial cooperation and connectivity.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong, Singapore Authorities Arrest 10 in Joint Operation
By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2021
Six senior executives of Hong Kong listed companies were among those arrested, for operating a cross-border pump-and-dump manipulation scheme.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Binance Withdraws DPT Licence Application in Singapore
By Mark Johnston | 15/12/2021
Binance’s recent investment in Hg Exchange rendered its licensing application “somewhat redundant”, CEO Changpeng Zhao said.
Securities / Derivatives
MAS to Raise Corporate Finance Due Diligence Standards
By Editors | 15/12/2021
The new rules will require corporate finance advisers to establish a governance framework for due diligence which includes ensuring the veracity of information obtained.
Fintech / Regtech
BIS Paper Says Suptech Tools Could Diminish Supervisory Judgment
By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2021
The increasing use of suptech tools may diminish supervisory judgment, which could lead to “supervisory blind spots” and a “broader loss of institutional knowledge”.
Press Release
Vizor Recognised for Regulatory Reporting Initiatives in APAC
By Editors | 10/12/2021
Vizor by Regnology worked with key APAC regulators to implement new data collection platforms and has a new regulatory reporting solution for FIs.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Urges Continued Prudence as Covid Uncertainties Linger
By Editors | 06/12/2021
The potential for further credit quality deterioration remains, especially if downside risks from the pandemic materialise and cause prolonged disruptions to economic activity.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Grants Fourth Digital Payment Token Licence
By Editors | 30/11/2021
Crypto payments firm TripleA is the fourth company to receive a DPT licence in Singapore after FOMO Pay, DBS Vickers and Independent Reserve.
MAS, IBF Offer Support to Enhance Family Office Skillsets
By Editors | 29/11/2021
New skills maps have been launched as a resource for training providers and FIs to design family office-related training.
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