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The new futures contracts are based on net total return and price return indices calculated by FTSE Russell, covering regional as well as single country benchmarks.

211 dividend cheques were sent to outdated mailing addresses, containing client names, NRIC numbers, CDP account numbers, and details of the securities held.

The dividend restriction is a pre-emptive measure to bolster the finance companies’ ability to continue to support the credit needs of businesses and consumers.

A director of Citadelle Corporate Services is said to have "wilfully and with intent to defraud" stated false balances held in escrow on behalf of Wirecard in 2016 and 2017.

CEO and chairman of SGX-listed KS Energy is alleged to have engaged in conduct to push up his company's stock and create a misleading appearance of its price.

The proposed enforcement framework will seek to achieve swifter outcomes from the disciplinary process. Whistleblowing policies will become mandatory for listed issuers.

The Asia Institute of Digital Finance will be jointly operated by MAS, the National Research Foundation and the National University of Singapore.

The initiatives aim to catalyse greater activity in SORA markets, safeguard the benchmark’s integrity and enhance market confidence in SORA.

The UOB Finance Academy will allow participants to deepen their knowledge in areas such as risk management, regulation, liquidity management and data analytics.

Two new REIT futures contracts will launch on 24 August, both designed in accordance with CFTC guidelines to allow for distribution to US and global institutional investors.