Singapore

AI Risk & Governance

FIX Offers Recommendations to Strengthen Singapore’s AI Risk Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2026

FIX proposes ten key recommendations for regulating AI, calling for greater board accountability, new systemic risk tests, and a clearer definition of "material change" for AI models.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Thai Military Raids Abandoned Scam Compound in Cambodia

By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2026

Seizure of O'Smach complex reveals industrial-scale fraud operations utilising fake regulatory facades and bank branches to facilitate transnational financial crime.

Cybersecurity

Singapore Mounts Largest Ever Cyber Operation in Response to Telco Threat

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/02/2026

Authorities led by the CSA and IMDA worked closely with the telcos to contain the threat posed by an APT actor, implement remediation measures and strengthen cyber defences.

Payments & Settlements

Malaysia's PayNet, Singapore's NETS to Build Nexus Global Payments Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

Nexus Global Payments has appointed a PayNet-NETS joint venture to build and operate its global real-time payments network.

Payments & Settlements

Singapore Secures Major Insurer Backing for Digital Trade Documents

By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2026

Key P&I Club approval for four platforms and a new incentive programme aim to accelerate eBL adoption in shipping.

Resolution & Recovery

Singapore Makes Small Business Insolvency Scheme Permanent

By Editors | 06/02/2026

New framework simplifies eligibility with a SGD 2 million liability cap and streamlines out-of-court processes for restructuring and winding up.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

MAS Highlights Challenges in Halting Authorised Push Payment Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

MAS Chairman explains the complexity of distinguishing legitimate from fraudulent self-authorised transactions.

Trading & Investment

Singapore Equities Market Review Initiatives Show 'Initial Success'

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

Chee Hong Tat told Parliament that early signs of a market revival are emerging, but lasting progress will require a multi-year effort and discipline.

Payments & Settlements

Bank Indonesia Joins Nexus Project to Strengthen Cross-Border Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

Joining the BIS-led initiative will help lower costs, improve speed and expand access to international transfers by linking domestic instant payment systems across borders.