Monetary Authority of Singapore

    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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