Posts By Manesh Samtani, Regulation Asia
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241AML / KYCSingapore Toughens Penalties for AML/CTF Offences
Penalties are being raised for AML/CTF offences and failures to file suspicious transaction reports, while Singapore also expands on its arrangements with foreign FIUs.
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167InternationalSome Aspects of Post-Crisis Reform Disincentivise Central Clearing
A joint report from the FSB, BCBS, CPMI and IOSCO confirms earlier findings that some aspects of post-GFC reform may not incentivise central clearing of OTC derivatives.
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265Fintech / RegtechMAS, Central Banks Explore Alternative Models for Cross-Border Payments
The central banks of Singapore, Canada and England jointly released a report discussing emerging opportunities for digital transformation in cross-border payments.
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255AML / KYCMAS Payment Services Bill Finalised, Tabled in Parliament
The Bill aims to provide a more conducive environment for innovation in payment services, while ensuring that risks across the payments value chain are mitigated.
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209Australia & NZNew Zealand Banks Must Address Risks from Sales-Linked Incentives – FMA
The FMA expects banks to change sales-linked incentives, or explain how they will strengthen controls to address the risk of inappropriate sales.
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185AML / KYCTaiwan’s Progress Impresses APG, Despite Some Shortcomings
The APG was reportedly impressed by Taiwan's performance during its third round of mutual evaluations, which concluded last week.
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264Australia & NZFSB Issues Progress Report on Interest Rate Benchmark Reform
The FSB notes progress to strengthen major IBORs and identify RFRs and other alternative reference rates, highlighting actions taken in Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore.
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274Fintech / RegtechMAS to ‘Fast-Track’ Sandbox Applicants for Some Regulated Activities
The regulator wants to streamline the application and approval process for regulated activities where risks are generally low or well understood and could be reasonably contained.
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328Market InfrastructureSGX to Launch New T+2 Securities Settlement System from 10 December
Among several other enhancements, moving from a T+3 to a T+2 settlement cycle will harmonise Singapore with stock markets in Australia, the EU, Hong Kong and the US.
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578FeatureMAS Issues Guidance on Responsible Use of AI, Data Analytics
MAS managing director Ravi Menon announced the release of the Fairness, Ethics, Accountability & Transparency, or FEAT, Principles at the Singapore Fintech Festival.
