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Singapore Spurs Insurers to Fund Sustainable Infrastructure in Asia

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 08/11/2023

MAS is developing a programme to assist insurers in sustainable infrastructure and a public consultation on capital treatment for such investments.

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Singapore Introduces Financial Penalties Under New Copyright Scheme

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 08/11/2023

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore can take regulatory actions against CMOs for breaching license conditions, including imposing financial penalties.

AML / KYC

Singapore to Monitor Money Laundering Risks from Crypto Exchange Applicants

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2023

The regulator will reject applicants who fail to meet the required standards for ML/TF and technology risks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

CPMI Assesses Benefits of Stablecoins in Cross-border Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 05/11/2023

CPMI says stablecoins would not necessarily have a positive impact on cross-border payments even if they were properly designed and regulated.

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Why Vigilance is Crucial in Compliance

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/11/2023

WRISE group head of risk and compliance and former police officer Gaven Koh discusses the need for heightened vigilance amid Singapore’s biggest money laundering scandal

AML / KYC

FATF Issues Report on Crowdfunding for Terrorism Financing

By Editors | 01/11/2023

The report describes how terrorist groups exploit crowdfunding platforms and provides risk indicators and recommendations to help combat this activity.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIFMA Issues Recommendations on Carbon Market Development

By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2023

A new paper from ASIFMA and King & Wood Mallesons offers recommendations on establishing, regulating and scaling up carbon markets.

Fintech / Regtech

AI-based SupTech Can Improve Market Integrity: Study

By Manesh Samtani | 25/10/2023

The study highlights the benefits of using AI-based SupTech to improve market integrity, detect misconduct and forecast crises.

ESG / Sustainability

Financial Viability Biggest Challenge in Coal Phase-Out: SIEW Panel

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 24/10/2023

Collaboration and transition credits could be key in addressing the financial viability of coal phase-out, said panellists at the Singapore International Energy Week Summit.