Singapore

    Market Infrastructure

    SGX RegCo Unveils Reforms to Equities Listing Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

    SGX RegCo has cut the Mainboard profit test threshold, removed the financial watch list, and tightened disclosure standards to align Singapore with global best practices.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore Developing Cross-Border Renewable Energy Certificate Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

    The initiative aims to harmonise renewable energy tracking across Southeast Asia and support credible cross-border electricity trade.

    Capital / Liquidity

    MAS Finalises Risk-based Capital Framework for Insurers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

    MAS will remove simplified capital charge options for structured products and extend favourable capital treatment to infrastructure corporates.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore Unveils New Initiatives to Develop Carbon Markets

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/10/2025

    Singapore has launched new VCM guidance and an SGD 15 million MAS grant to accelerate credible decarbonisation and financial sector participation in the carbon markets.

    Enforcement

    MAS Imposes 10-year Ban on Ex-trader for Market Misconduct

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/10/2025

    MAS has barred Tang Boon Hai for 10 years following his conviction for false trading and market manipulation involving KTL Global shares.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Global Anti-Ransomware Body Issues New Supply Chain Guidance

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    The Counter Ransomware Initiative endorsed UK-Singapore-led guidance to help organisations bolster their supply chain security against ransomware attacks.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Flags Divergent Rules for Stablecoin Yields in Hong Kong, Singapore

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    A new paper from the Financial Stability Institute highlights a regulatory split in Asia on crypto platforms offering interest-like returns.

    Sanctions

    FinCEN Flags Key Asian Hubs in Iran Sanctions Evasion Analysis

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    A new FinCEN report details how shell and oil companies in Hong Kong and Singapore facilitated transactions to evade sanctions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Asia Taking Cautious 'Step-by-Step' Approach to Retail Private Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    Regulators speaking at the ASIFMA Asset Management Conference said they are developing risk-calibrated frameworks while grappling with liquidity, valuation, and investor education challenges.

    Enforcement

    Singapore Jails Ex-Julius Baer Banker in $3b Money Laundering Case

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/10/2025

    Liu Ka has become the second relationship manager to be jailed over Singapore’s largest money-laundering case.

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