Singapore

    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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