Singapore

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Unveils Twin Quantum Security Frameworks

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/10/2025

The CSA has launched consultations outlining a national blueprint to help organisations secure critical systems and financial infrastructure ahead of the quantum era.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore to Unveil New Market Measures in November

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/10/2025

MAS will unveil new market and regulatory measures including expanded equity fund appointments and listing reforms to deepen liquidity and help listed companies unlock shareholder value.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Deepens Cyber Defences with Intel Sharing and Tech Initiatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/10/2025

Singapore will share classified threat intelligence with banks and infrastructure operators, while launching new initiatives to boost SME resilience, prepare for quantum threats, govern AI, and track ransomware.

Capital / Liquidity

Singapore's Drew & Napier Readies Lawsuit Over Credit Suisse AT1 Wipeout

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/10/2025

Under the proposed claims, hundreds of Asian investors seek compensation from Switzerland after a court ruled the Credit Suisse bond write-down unlawful.

ESG / Sustainability

G20 Pushes Climate Adaptation Plans, Backs Carbon Data Model

By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

New SFWG report details principles for integrating resilience into transition plans and seeks to bolster carbon market integrity through data standardisation.

Sanctions

Cambodia’s Prince Bank Faces Bank Run Following US, UK Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

A bank run has hit Cambodia’s Prince Bank and Thai authorities have launched a probe following massive US and UK sanctions against its parent group for alleged scam operations.

AML / KYC

UBS Intensifying Scrutiny of Asia Wealth Clients - Reports

By Editors | 19/10/2025

UBS is reportedly working with Deloitte and KPMG to screen client documentation for any indications of illicit activities.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX, IDX Launch Cross-Border Depository Receipts Linkage

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

The new initiative strengthens ASEAN capital market integration and expands investor access to Indonesian blue-chip stocks.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Launches BLOOM Initiative to Advance Settlement Capabilities

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

Building on Project Orchid, the platform creates a unified digital settlement framework for seamless multi-currency transfer and tokenised asset redemption.