Singapore

    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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