Singapore

Stablecoins

Stablecoin Potential in Capital Markets Hindered by Regulatory Fragmentation, says ICMA

By Mark Johnston | 21/01/2026

New paper highlights convergence on reserve rules but warns that inconsistent global adoption and practical constraints create significant hurdles.

Trading & Investment

SGX Lists New ETF Under Cross-Border Link with Shenzhen

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

The listing reflects the continued opening of China’s markets and growing demand for exposure to Chinese companies beyond traditional mega-cap benchmarks.

Trading & Investment

JP Morgan Receives Approval for Singapore EQDP Fund Launch

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

The fund is part of the broader SGD 5 billion Equity Market Development Programme, which aims to attract more active investment in Singapore equities.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Singapore Launches SID Chairpersons Guild to Boost Governance

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

New SID initiative and MAS-linked Value Unlock programme aim to strengthen board leadership, investor engagement and market value creation among SGX-listed firms.

Structural Regulation

Singapore to Advise Vietnam on Regulatory Framework for New Financial Hubs

By Mark Johnston | 15/01/2026

Singapore will share expertise on governance and risk management as Vietnam develops its dual-hub international financial centre in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

MAS Bans Former Fund Manager Over Fraudulent Bond Trades

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/01/2026

MAS has barred Sun Weiyeh for seven years after he was convicted of defrauding investors through improper bond transactions that caused losses to an externally held fund.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

IESBA Kicks Off Global Dialogue on Firm Culture with Asia Outreach

By Mark Johnston | 13/01/2026

The ethics board has launched its "Viewpoints" to stimulate a six-month global consultation on a future framework for accounting firms.

Trading & Investment

SGX Explores Launch of Asian Government Bond Futures

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/01/2026

The exchange has held preliminary talks with global banks on contracts linked to sovereign debt from India and Southeast Asia, targeting a possible rollout in 2026.

Structural Regulation

MAS, SGX Consult on Framework for New Global Listing Board

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/01/2026

Separate consultations by MAS and SGX RegCo outline legal changes and listing rules to support US–Singapore dual listings under a proposed Global Listing Board.