Singapore

Capital / Liquidity

MAS to Implement Contractual Recognition Requirement

By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2021

Singapore banks have three years to ensure their foreign law financial contracts recognise MAS’ temporary stay powers regarding termination rights.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Announces Strategic Investment in Trading Technologies Int’l

By Editors | 02/11/2021

SGX is buying a stake in a provider of professional trading software, infrastructure and data solutions for listed futures and options.

Securities / Derivatives

FTSE Russell Adds Chinese Govt Bonds to Key Bond Index

By Manesh Samtani | 02/11/2021

FTSE Russell is considering changes to its index which underpins SGX’s China futures contract, reportedly in response to the launch of an MSCI-based contract at HKEX.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Secures Deal to Distribute Market Data to Mainland Investors

By Editors | 01/11/2021

Shanghai Stock Exchange subsidiary CIIS is distributing SGX prices and data on listed companies, S-REITs and property trusts to mainland investors.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Advisory Panel Offers Recommendations on Cybersecurity

By Editors | 31/10/2021

The Cyber Security Advisory Panel said security awareness and competency in the blockchain space are “not where they needed to be”.

Securities / Derivatives

Temasek Launches Subsidiary to Support Singapore Hub Ambition

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/10/2021

65 Equity Partners will invest in high-growth companies as part of an initiative to broaden Singapore’s proposition as a financing hub.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Sees Launch of DLT-based Payment Platform, Partior

By Editors | 27/10/2021

With its genesis in MAS’ Project Ubin, Partior was founded by DBS, JPMorgan and Temasek last year seeking to disrupt the traditional cross-border payments model.

Market Infrastructure

SGX Opens GIFT City Office Ahead of India Trading Link Launch

By Mark Johnston | 27/10/2021

The new office will house a data centre referred to as GIFT Data Connect. The NSE-SGX GIFT City Connect is expected to be fully-operational by January 2022.

Market Infrastructure

Deutsche Bank Launches FX Trading Infrastructure in Singapore

By Editors | 27/10/2021

The launch is in line with a MAS objective to develop Singapore into a regional FX trading hub. RBC Capital Markets and Nomura also plan similar launches later this year.