Singapore

Fintech / Regtech

Meta, Global Police Disrupt Asian Scam Networks; New AI Tools Rolled Out

By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

As new AI-powered anti-scam features are deployed, a joint operation has led to 21 arrests in Thailand and the removal of over 150,000 accounts from Meta's platforms.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX to Launch Asian Government Bond Futures Amid Geopolitical Turmoil

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

The new derivatives will cover bonds from India and four South-east Asian nations, offering hedging tools amid rising geopolitical and interest-rate risks.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore to List Physical Gold ETF on SGX After Two Decades

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

Lion Global Investors has launched gold-backed ETF tracking LBMA benchmark, giving investors cost-efficient exposure to physically vaulted bullion.

AML / KYC

Financial Crime is Scaling Faster than Institutions Meant to Stop It

By Bradley Maclean | 10/03/2026

Experts at Risk Ready APAC 2026 warn that AI enabled scams are moving faster than legacy compliance and enforcement models can respond.

AML / KYC

Singapore Police Arrests Capital Asia Directors, Freezes S$160m in AML Probe

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/03/2026

A joint operation by the police and MAS was initiated after receiving information about possible unlawful activities by the company.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS to Review Corporate Governance Code to Boost Value Creation

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

MAS proposes updates to Singapore’s corporate governance code to strengthen board oversight, improve investor engagement and support sustainable shareholder value creation.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Proposes Overhaul of Operational and Third-Party Risk Frameworks

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

New consultations aim to expand oversight to all third-party arrangements and enhance public disclosures for systemically important institutions.

ESG / Sustainability

MAS Issues Transition Planning Guidelines for Financial Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2026

The new supervisory guidance requires banks, insurers and asset managers to strengthen climate risk management and support economy-wide transition efforts.

AML / KYC

Three Singaporeans Arrested in S$500m Prince Group Probe

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2026

An arrest warrant has been issued for a fourth suspect as the total value of assets seized in the transnational scam syndicate investigation now exceeds S$500 million.