Digital Assets

Cryptocurrency

Malaysia Clarifies Regulatory Treatment of Cryptocurrencies

By Editors | 07/12/2018

ICO issuers and digital asset exchanges will be regulated by the Securities Commission and subject to AML/CTF guidelines, as well as BNM laws and regulations relating to payments.

Anti-Money Laundering

G20 Nations Commit to Regulating Cryptocurrencies

By Editors | 06/12/2018

G20 nations have signed a joint declaration calling for regulation of crypto assets to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Blockchain: State of Play Among Market Infrastructures

By Matthew Chan | 05/12/2018

Rather than disintermediating centralised market infrastructure, DLT is being used to support centralised ecosystems, says Matthew Chan.

Custody & Infrastructure

Calastone to Migrate Global Funds Network to Blockchain

By Matthew Chan | 04/12/2018

By moving to a blockchain platform, Calastone seeks to address the high cost of funds distribution and operational risk resulting from manual processes, older systems and legacy technology.

Cryptocurrency

Singapore’s First Crypto Litigation Highlights Need for Regulatory Clarity

By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2018

The outcome of B2C2 v. Quoine could inform regulators’ considerations on the next set of rules for crypto exchanges, which in time may provide greater clarity for investors.

Trading & Investment

Regulatory Winds Reshaping Australian Retail Trading

By Anthony Griffin | 27/11/2018

Whether offering OTC derivatives, forex or cryptocurrency, retail trading platforms must put client interests front and centre, says OANDA’s Anthony Griffin.

Trading & Investment

MAS Grants First Private Securities Exchange Licence to CapBridge

By Editors | 23/11/2018

The regulatory approval allows CapBridge to operate a private securities exchange, called ‘1exchange’, where investors can buy and sell securities issued by private companies.

Tokenisation

What SGX Expects of Listed Companies Conducting an ICO

By Boon Gin Tan | 20/11/2018

SGX RegCo chief Boon Gin Tan offers clarity around the regulatory obligations of listed companies that may choose to offer ICOs as a way to finance business growth.

Payments & Settlements

MAS, Central Banks Explore Alternative Models for Cross-Border Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 20/11/2018

The central banks of Singapore, Canada and England jointly released a report discussing emerging opportunities for digital transformation in cross-border payments.