Singapore

Structural Regulation

What SGX Regco Expects Of Disclosures Around Key Financial Indicators

By Boon Gin Tan | 31/08/2023

Boon Gin Tan and June Sim discuss SGX RegCo’s expectations of disclosures in respect of three financial indicators that are actively monitored.

Sustainable Finance

Carbon Credit Registry Launches in Singapore, Hong Kong

By Editors | 30/08/2023

The new carbon credit registry, launched by Singapore-based Asia Carbon Institute, is among the first for Asia.

Sustainable Finance

CIX’s Larsen Sees Case For Regulating Carbon Credits

By Jill Wong | 30/08/2023

Mikkel Larsen, Singapore-based CEO of Climate Impact X (CIX), talks to Regulation Asia about greenwashing and the scope for regulating the carbon credit market.

Payments & Settlements

Singapore, India Complete First Interoperable eBL Transaction

By Editors | 29/08/2023

Supported by Enterprise Singapore, DBS Bank completed the transaction in partnership with Maptrasco using IMDA’s TradeTrust framework.

AI Risk & Governance

Digital Technologies, Sustainability Key Areas for Dispute Resolution

By Jill Wong | 29/08/2023

The Singapore Convention Week, jointly organised by Singapore’s Ministry of Law and UNCITRAL, kicks off today (29 August) with discussions around digital technologies and sustainability.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore AML Probe Expands to Precious Metals, Property Agents

By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2023

MinLaw urged precious metals dealers to review their transactions and business relationships. The Council for Estate Agencies is investigating property agents.

Operational Risk

OCBC Suffers Near Four-hour Bank Service Outage

By Editors | 28/08/2023

OCBC’s internet and mobile banking platforms were disrupted from around 8.30am until around 12.20pm on Monday.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

MAS Enhances Safeguards for Vulnerable Advice Customers

By Manesh Samtani | 28/08/2023

Financial advisory firms have to identify vulnerable customers, conduct pretransaction checks, and ask a “trusted individual” to be present during the sales and advisory process.

Climate Risk

Singapore, Sri Lanka Forge Partnership to Develop Carbon Credit Agreement

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 24/08/2023

Under the agreement, Singapore’s carbon tax-liable companies can purchase carbon credits from eligible projects to offset up to 5 percent of their taxable emissions.