Singapore

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Issues Updated Guide for Tokenised Capital Markets Products

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The guide sets out regulatory expectations for tokenised securities, stressing technology-neutral laws, disclosure of digital-asset risks, licensing needs, and obligations for intermediaries.

Fintech / Regtech

GFTN and Qatar to Launch Doha FinTech Policy Centre with Asia Focus

By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

The new Centre of Excellence aims to connect regulators and promote harmonised policy frameworks, strengthening links with Singapore's ecosystem.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Accountants Urged to Upskill for Data Analytics and ESG

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The Singapore Chartered Accountants has released a roadmap for climate- and social-impact reporting as well as a framework for data management

Fintech / Regtech

Cambodia and Singapore Launch Cross-Border QR Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

Cambodian travellers can now make real-time QR payments in Singapore using Khmer Riel via their Bakong-linked local banking apps.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS, Bundesbank Partner on Cross-Border Digital Settlement

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/11/2025

The pact aims to develop interoperable tokenised settlement solutions and streamline cross-border payments, FX and securities flows between Singapore and Germany.

Fintech / Regtech

Fed Governor in Singapore to Warn of AI Systemic Risk and Market Manipulation

By Manesh Samtani | 15/11/2025

Michael Barr has warned financial firms about AI risks like market manipulation and systemic instability, urging careful management.

Enforcement

Singapore Police Arrests Ex-Wirecard Asia Director

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

The arrest follows coordinated raids across multiple countries as investigators unravel one of the world’s largest cross-border fraud and money-laundering schemes.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS to Unveil SGD Testnet for Tokenised Settlement

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

MAS will launch a Singapore Dollar Testnet for tokenised settlements and expand cross-border projects under Project Guardian and BLOOM to advance interoperable digital finance.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Completes First Live wCBDC Settlement on SGD Testnet

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

The trial shows banks can settle interbank overnight lending using wholesale CBDC on the new SGD Testnet, paving the way for future issuance of tokenised MAS Bills.