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Market Infrastructure
BIS, MAS Set Out Blueprint for Cross-border Payments
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/07/2021
BIS Innovation Hub Singapore Centre and MAS have published a blueprint that could make real-time cross-border payments a reality in the next two to four years.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Ends Dividend Cap for Banks, Finance Companies
By Editors | 29/07/2021
Local banks and finance companies should still exercise continued prudence in their discretionary distributions, and prioritise support to customers.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Singapore’s CTX to Debut Cross-border Trading of China Carbon Credits
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/07/2021
Cyberdyne Tech Exchange said its carbon neutrality tokens, or CNTs, would pave the way for carbon credits to be transferred across international borders.
AML / KYC
MAS to Review Liability Framework for Card Scams by Year-end
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/07/2021
The Singapore police received 89 reports of fraudulent card transactions performed with SMS OTPs between September 2020 and February 2021.
AML / KYC
Singapore: “Several” DPT Licences in Final Stages of Review
By Editors | 27/07/2021
Of around 170 digital payment token service providers who applied for a licence, 30 applications have been withdrawn after engagement with MAS and two have been rejected.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS, SFA Launch 2021 SFF Global FinTech Awards
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/07/2021
The theme for the 2021 awards is “Emerging from a pandemic, the road to recovery”. The awards will be hosted entirely on API Exchange.
Enforcement
Singapore: Three Individuals Charged for Insider Trading
By Editors | 22/07/2021
The former CFO of SGX-listed Broadway Industrial Group communicated insider information to two other individuals.
Market Infrastructure
Singapore Reviewing Carbon Price Trajectory, says MAS Chief
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 21/07/2021
The government is reviewing its targets for the price of carbon to ensure it helps Singapore meet its climate commitments.
AML / KYC
SFC Issues Warning on Unregulated Virtual Asset Platforms
By Editors | 18/07/2021
Soon after the SFC’s statement, Binance announced that stock tokens will no longer be available for purchase on its website.
MAS to Refine Financial Advisory Remuneration Rules
By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2021
MAS proposes to refine the tier structure requirements and clarify the types of remuneration that can be paid as overriding benefits.
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