Markets & Infrastructure

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

LeapXpert Recognised for Innovative Communications Surveillance Technology

By Editors | 14/11/2019

LeapXpert has been recognised as ‘One to Watch’ for its innovative Communications Surveillance Technology.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Cuts IPO Listing Time to Just Three Days

By Editors | 13/11/2019

The move comes as the country’s securities regulator has extended its timeline to make all retail applications for public equity issues to be paid exclusively using digital payment application, UPI.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Finalises Requirements for Electronic Trading Platforms

By Editors | 13/11/2019

The new rules went into effect on 11 November and require that electronic trading platforms and networks obtain prior approval from the central bank before offering services in Malaysia.

Cloud & Infrastructure

BIS Launches Innovation Hub Centre in Singapore

By Editors | 13/11/2019

The launch of the BIS Innovation Hub Centre took place on the sidelines of the 2019 Singapore FinTech Festival x Singapore Week of Innovation and TeCHnology.

Cybersecurity

Singapore Deepens Cooperation with French, Canadian Regulators

By Garima Chitkara | 13/11/2019

French central bank establishes first Asian office in Singapore to enhance financial market cooperation; Canadian securities authorities pledge information exchange and fintech access.

Payments & Settlements

SET Launches Interbank Payment System for Securities Transactions

By Editors | 13/11/2019

The new system will provide greater convenience for investors, alleviate intermediaries’ cash management burden, and mitigate payment risks in the banking system.

Trading & Investment

MAS Grants Dalian Commodity Exchange RMO Licence

By Editors | 12/11/2019

China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange has been recognised by the MAS as a market operator, allowing it to promote iron ore futures to Singapore investors.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

UBS to Pay HK$600m in Fines and Compensation for Overcharging Clients

By Editors | 12/11/2019

The SFC reprimanded and fined UBS for overcharging clients over a ten-year period, affecting 5,000 Hong Kong-managed client accounts in over 28,000 transactions.

Market Data & Technology

MAS, Deloitte, S&P Launch Fintech Investment Research Platform

By Editors | 12/11/2019

The new platform, launched by MAS, Deloitte and S&P Global Market Intelligence, will help financial institutions and investors to more effectively discover investment opportunities in the fintech space.