Singapore

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Deeper Data Sharing Needed to Combat Industrialised Fraud

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2026

Experts at a Singapore conference argue voluntary partnerships are not enough, urging legal reforms and a mindset shift to disrupt networked criminal gangs.

Trading & Investment

MAS Grant Scheme Triples Research on SGX Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/06/2026

Expanded funding and incentives under the GEMS scheme have boosted analyst coverage of Singapore-listed firms, helping to improve investor visibility and trading activity.

Structural Regulation

New Global Index to Benchmark Fintech Regulation Launched

By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2026

Singapore-based not-for-profit and a US foundation launched a new global index to assess and compare fintech regulatory environments.

FIs Urged to Tackle Wildlife Crime to Identify Organised Syndicates

By Manesh Samtani | 23/06/2026

Experts say environmental crime is deeply linked to money laundering and sanctions evasion, urging banks to use available data to disrupt networks.

Cryptocurrency

MAS Adds Crypto Exchange Bybit to Investor Alert List

By Editors | 19/06/2026

The regulator has warned that the major cryptocurrency exchange is not licensed or regulated to provide services to users in the city-state.

Structural Regulation

MAS Revises Takeovers Code to Curb Anti-Competitive Practices

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2026

The changes, effective 16 July, introduce new rules on break fees, exclusivity arrangements, offeror statements, and schemes of arrangement.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Formalises Single-family Office Regulations

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/06/2026

MAS has introduced a new framework for single-family offices, moving from bespoke exemptions to a formal notification process.

Tokenisation

DBS to Offer Tokenised Physical Gold to Retail Investors in Singapore

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/06/2026

The offering, a first for Singapore's retail market, will allow customers to trade fractional units of gold backed by physical bullion via the bank's app.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Singapore Unveils Gold Hub Plans With New Clearing, Vaulting Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/06/2026

MAS has announced an OTC clearing system, central bank vaulting, and the removal of a key investment cap for funds and family offices.