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AML / KYC
MAS Consults on Proposed AML Notices for Foreign Offices, FRCs
By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2021
MAS seeks comment on four notices, which contain requirements on record-keeping, internal policies, and the provision of records to MAS upon request.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippine SEC Joins ASEAN Framework for Cross-border Funds
By Editors | 12/05/2021
Regulators from Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand – already part of the initiative – have signed a supplemental MoU admitting the Philippine SEC into the CIS framework.
Market Infrastructure
Technology Skills in Short Supply in Financial Sector: Menon
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/05/2021
A mismatch between demand and supply means that Singapore will have to continue to depend on foreigners to fill growing vacancies for technology jobs.
Enforcement
MAS Issues 10-Year Ban Against Individual for Dishonest Conduct
By Editors | 10/05/2021
The individual carried out fund management activities without holding a capital markets services licence, and later convicted of cheating and imprisoned.
Market Infrastructure
MAS Issues Revised Corporate Governance Guidelines for FIs
By Manesh Samtani | 09/05/2021
The guidelines provide good practices that financial institutions should observe in relation to their corporate governance and remuneration frameworks.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Launches FinTech Hackcelerator Focused on Green Finance
By Editors | 06/05/2021
Fintech firms and solution providers are invited to submit innovative solutions to address any of 52 problem statements related to green finance.
Fintech / Regtech
Regulatory Reporting Lessons from Singapore and Australia
By Editors | 04/05/2021
MAS and APRA are among the regulators that have wholeheartedly endorsed the use of technology to improve the quality, accuracy and speed of reporting.
AML / KYC
Data Analytics Becoming Embedded at Singapore FIs
By Manesh Samtani | 02/05/2021
The increased use of data analytics and digital processes has led to increased AML/CFT effectiveness, according to Assistant Managing Director Ms Loo Siew Yee.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Launches RegTech Grant Scheme, Enhances DAG Scheme
By Editors | 01/05/2021
The RegTech grant scheme is available to Singapore-based FIs to help them enhance processes and capabilities in their risk management and compliance functions.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS to Explore Options for Connecting m-CBDC Platforms
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2021
MAS is partnering with the BIS Innovation Hub and central banks to design, develop and test new m-CBDC models for cross-border settlement.
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