Monetary Authority of Singapore

AML / KYC

MAS Proposes Additional AML/CFT Requirements for FIs

By Manesh Samtani | 13/07/2021

MAS proposes requirements for dealings in precious stones and metals, transactions involving digital payment tokens, and customers that may be considered higher risk shell companies.

ESG / Sustainability

International Organisations to Launch Climate Training Alliance

By Editors | 12/07/2021

The initiative will see the establishment of a dedicated online portal for global training on climate risks for central banks and supervisors.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Launches ‘Veritas Challenge’ to Strengthen Trust in AI

By Manesh Samtani | 12/07/2021

MAS invites fintechs, solution providers and FIs to submit innovative solutions to help validate the fairness of AI solutions for selected banking use cases.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS, Banque de France Complete m-CBDC Experiment

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/07/2021

The experiment showed the potential to reduce the number of correspondent banking parties involved in the payment chain for cross-border transactions.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Consults on Revised Reporting Rules for OTC Derivatives

By Manesh Samtani | 06/07/2021

The amendments aim to facilitate the aggregation of OTC derivatives data through standardisation and harmonisation of data elements by incorporating the CPMI-IOSCO technical guidance.

ESG / Sustainability

MAS Further Extends Facility to Support SME Lending

By Manesh Samtani | 06/07/2021

Government risk sharing and lower-cost funding will keep borrowing costs low for local enterprises as they recover and adapt to the new normal, MAS said.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS to Advise Banks on Dividend Restrictions ‘Very Shortly’

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 05/07/2021

MAS is conducting stress tests on local banks to assess whether it is necessary to extend existing restrictions on dividend payments.

Enforcement

MAS Proposes to Enhance Investigative, Supervision Powers

By Manesh Samtani | 04/07/2021

New powers will allow MAS to issue legally-binding directions to FIs in relation to unregulated business in bitcoin futures and other payment token derivatives traded on overseas exchanges.

Market Infrastructure

MAS: Remaining Amendments for BAA 2020 Take Effect

By Editors | 03/07/2021

Remaining amendments to Regulations, Notices and Guidelines needed for the Banking (Amendment) Act 2020 (BAA) commenced on 1 July 2021.