Singapore

Fintech / Regtech

Regulatory Harmony Needed to Fully Unlock Digital Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 10/04/2026

Fragmented rules create operational hurdles and risks, even as institutional and private wealth demand in Asia accelerates, says Sygnum’s APAC CEO, Gerald Goh.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Tables Bill to Pave Way for SGX-Nasdaq Dual Listings

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2026

A new bill will empower the MAS to streamline rules for dual listings and allow retail investors earlier access to IPO documents.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS to Review GIRO Payment System Safeguards

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2026

The review follows recent erroneous deductions and will consider new user-set limits, enhanced transaction monitoring, and stricter due diligence on billers.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Forms Climate Council, Urges Resilience Amid Energy Crisis

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2026

The new public-private body will help firms adapt to climate risks, as officials link environmental policy to energy security.

Sanctions

Singapore’s AI Ambitions Clash with Cloud Hesitancy

By Bradley Maclean | 08/04/2026

A private roundtable of senior AML leaders revealed that despite regulatory encouragement, internal cultural and technical barriers are impacting AI adoption in Singapore.

Enforcement

Singapore Charges Fourth Executive in Probe of Illicit Nvidia Chip Exports

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/04/2026

The case highlights growing US pressure on Southeast Asian hubs to enforce export controls on advanced technology destined for China.

ESG / Sustainability

SGX RegCo Warns Issuers Against Delaying AGMs and Annual Reports

By Editors | 06/04/2026

SGX RegCo has noted an adverse trend in listed companies seeking extensions and has warned of enforcement action, including placing directors on a watchlist.

Enforcement

US Charges Ten in Crypto 'Wash Trading' Scheme After Singapore Extraditions

By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2026

Indictments follow an FBI undercover sting where agents created crypto tokens to expose market manipulation; two CEOs were among those extradited from Singapore.

Trending

SGX Announces Launch Date for APAC Government Bond Futures

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

The new USD-settled contracts are designed to provide a standardised tool for managing sovereign interest rate risk across five key markets.