Singapore

    AML / KYC

    PwC Concludes Review of OCBC Anti Fraud Systems

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/04/2022

    A review of OCBC’s anti-fraud systems and procedures concluded that the bank should take a more “integrated approach” to combat fraud and scams.

    Enforcement

    MAS Consults on Revised Misconduct Reporting Requirements

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2022

    Misconduct reports will have to be submitted to MAS within 21 calendar days after an FI has found reasonable grounds to believe that misconduct has been committed.

    Enforcement

    Singapore Court Jails Company Director for Cheating Three Banks

    By Editors | 22/04/2022

    The man used fake invoices in business loan applications to cheat OCBC, Maybank and UOB out of about SGD 2.6 million.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Asset Managers Should Put Customers at Heart: SGX

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2022

    At the IMAS Digital Summit 2022, SGX CEO Loh Boon Chye discussed the exchange’s approach to digital assets and technology adoption.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ABS Launches Environmental Risk Questionnaire for Banks

    By Editors | 21/04/2022

    The ABS has launched an industry standard template to help banks engage corporate clients in the assessment and mitigation of environmental risk issues.

    AML / KYC

    20 Year Old Pleads Guilty in OCBC Phishing Scam Case

    By Editors | 20/04/2022

    The individual worked with other youths to provide overseas syndicates control of bank accounts that were used to receive and dissipate funds obtained through scams.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Singapore Tightens Requirements for Family Office Tax Breaks

    By Editors | 19/04/2022

    The new requirements are expected to slow the market’s growth but over time attract larger and more wealthy families to set up in Singapore.

    Market Infrastructure

    Singapore Starts Licensing Cybersecurity Service Providers

    By Darien Choong | 14/04/2022

    Firms that provide penetration testing or managed security operations centre monitoring services have to apply for a licence by 11 October.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australia, Singapore to Deepen Collaboration via ‘FinTech Bridge’

    By Editors | 13/04/2022

    The bilateral FinTech Bridge will enable stronger cooperation and collaboration on policy and regulation to better support the cross-border growth of the fintech industry.

    ESG / Sustainability

    SGX Set to List First ETF Based on New Low Carbon Index

    By Editors | 12/04/2022

    The ETF will allow investors to buy just one unit at a time, a feature aimed at attracting investment from younger and newer investors.

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