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ESG / Sustainability
Singapore Launches Asian Institute of Digital Finance
By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2021
The research institute has led efforts to develop a federated learning platform for SME credit analytics that is expected to launch by year-end.
Enforcement
Singapore: 20 More Charges Laid in Nickel Trading Fraud Case
By Editors | 03/09/2021
Ng Yu Zhi has been charged with 20 new counts of cheating, bringing the total number of charges he faces to 51.
Fintech / Regtech
Chinese Investors to Gain Access to Digital Securities via ADDX
By Editors | 03/09/2021
Through the QDLP scheme, MAS-regulated ADDX will offer Chinese investors access to digital securities covering a broad range of asset types.
Enforcement
MAS Bans Ex-UOBKH Employees for Making False Statements
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 03/09/2021
The individuals provided false information to MAS when it was checking whether background checks were included in due diligence for the IPO of a Catalist listed company.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX Finalises Framework for SPAC Listings in Singapore
By Manesh Samtani | 03/09/2021
The finalised framework lowers the minimum market cap required of a SPAC listing to S$150mn from S$300mn proposed in SGX’s March consultation.
Enforcement
Singapore Court Charges UK Man in Wirecard Probe
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/09/2021
The man faces charges for abetting the falsification of a document that represented Wirecard’s missing money was being held in escrow.
Securities / Derivatives
ICE Futures Singapore to Launch Micro US, Europe Index Futures
By Editors | 01/09/2021
The Micro MSCI USA and Micro MSCI Europe Index futures contracts will begin trading on ICE Futures Singapore from 11 October 2021.
ESG / Sustainability
LSEG Launches Sustainable Finance Innovation Unit in Singapore
By Editors | 01/09/2021
The new unit is supported by MAS and will focus on creating sustainable finance capabilities across Singapore’s fintech ecosystem.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Grants New Payment Services Licences to FOMO Pay
By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2021
MAS has granted three new licenses to FOMO Pay, including a DPT services licence. More new licences are expected to be announced shortly.
Fintech / Regtech
ABS Offers Standardised Approach to Bank Data Sharing
By Manesh Samtani | 30/08/2021
A new Data Sharing Handbook provides a framework for banks and non-bank ecosystem partners to share data in a safe, secure and responsible manner.
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