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Securities / Derivatives
MAS to Raise Corporate Finance Due Diligence Standards
By Editors | 15/12/2021
The new rules will require corporate finance advisers to establish a governance framework for due diligence which includes ensuring the veracity of information obtained.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX Unveils Roadmap for Mandatory TCFD-aligned Disclosures
By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2021
Mandatory climate reporting will be required by listed FIs from financial year 2023. Board diversity policies have to be disclosed in annual reports.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Urges Continued Prudence as Covid Uncertainties Linger
By Editors | 06/12/2021
The potential for further credit quality deterioration remains, especially if downside risks from the pandemic materialise and cause prolonged disruptions to economic activity.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX Launches First Leveraged and Inverse ETPs
By Editors | 01/12/2021
The listing enables investors to express market views without engaging in traditional leverage strategies that require margin monitoring or shorting, said SGX’s Michael Syn.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Grants Fourth Digital Payment Token Licence
By Editors | 30/11/2021
Crypto payments firm TripleA is the fourth company to receive a DPT licence in Singapore after FOMO Pay, DBS Vickers and Independent Reserve.
MAS, IBF Offer Support to Enhance Family Office Skillsets
By Editors | 29/11/2021
New skills maps have been launched as a resource for training providers and FIs to design family office-related training.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX Goes Live with NZX Dairy Derivatives Contracts
By Editors | 29/11/2021
The partnership with SGX will bring “unprecedented access” to the dairy derivatives markets, says NZX chief Mark Peterson.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore Strengthens Financial Connectivity with Chongqing
By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2021
Ten MOUs were signed between Singapore and Chongqing banks and industry bodies at the 4th China-Singapore (Chongqing) Connectivity Financial Summit.
Securities / Derivatives
MAS Proposes Amendments to the Business Trusts Act
By Editors | 25/11/2021
Business trusts will have to obtain and maintain information on beneficial ownership and disclose their CEOs’ interests in transactions.
Enforcement
MAS Considers ‘Appropriate Supervisory Actions’ After DBS Outage
By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2021
MAS considering “appropriate supervisory actions” following two days of digital services disruption at DBS Bank.
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