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Market Infrastructure
MAS Proposes to Exempt Some Market Operators from ACH/RCH Rules
By Editors | 11/07/2022
The exemption is for market operators that verify transactions and calculate transacting parties’ obligations, but do not actually clear or settle trades.
MAS, IBF Adjust Training Scheme Funding Parameters
By Editors | 07/07/2022
MAS says training and upskilling culture in the financial sector workforce has taken root, and high uptake in training is encouraging.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Issues Guidelines on Islamic Banking in Singapore
By Editors | 06/07/2022
The main risk which is unique to Islamic banks is Shariah compliance risk – where noncompliance with Shariah rulings carries “significant reputational risk”.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Assesses Fairness of FIs’ Use of AI/Machine Learning
By Editors | 05/07/2022
MAS conducted a thematic review on selected FIs’ implementation of Fairness Principles in their use of AI/machine learning.
Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS Mulls New Restrictions on Retail Investment in Crypto
By Editors | 05/07/2022
New measures may include placing limits on retail participation, and introducing new rules on the use of leverage in crypto transactions.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Crypto Hedge Fund Three Arrows Capital Files for Bankruptcy
By Manesh Samtani | 05/07/2022
The bankruptcy filing came three days after Three Arrows entered into liquidation in the British Virgin Islands.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Reprimands Crypto Hedge Fund Three Arrows Capital
By Editors | 01/07/2022
MAS said Three Arrows Capital exceeded its allowable AUM and gave the regulator a false representation. The company entered into liquidation this week.
Crypto / Digital Assets
ADDX, CCB Partner to Enable Chinese Offshore Investments
By Editors | 24/06/2022
The CCB agreement allows ADDX to operationalise an arrangement with ICHAM to channel QDLP funds from mainland investors into overseas digital securities.
Fintech / Regtech
DBS Launches Overseas QR Payments for Singapore Users
By Editors | 24/06/2022
Users of the DBS mobile payment and wallet service known as PayLah! can scan UnionPay QR codes to pay in 45 countries.
Fintech / Regtech
Mojaloop Launches CBDC Center of Excellence in Singapore
By Editors | 24/06/2022
MAS welcomed the Center of Excellence, describing Mojaloop’s efforts as “a step forward into the future of financial services”.
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