SINGAPORE

Securities / Derivatives

SGX to Launch Brazilian Real Futures Contracts in Asia

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2025

The move will enable global investors in Asia to manage risks with the Brazilian Real during their local time zone.

ESG / Sustainability

SGX: Climate Reporting Progress Positive but Gaps Remain

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2025

While nearly all SGX-listed issuers have begun climate reporting, only 28% provided all 11 recommended disclosures under the TCFD framework.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Adds 3 More Hong Kong Stocks to SDR Portfolio

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2025

SGX has added three more HK-listed companies to its SDR lineup. More SDRs linked to Thai and Hong Kong companies will be introduced by mid 2025.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SGX to List Bitcoin Perpetual Futures in H2 2025

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2025

The new contracts, which are pending regulatory approval, will be available only to institutional clients and professional investors.

AML / KYC

MAS Asks Banks to Improve Commodity Financing Risk Controls

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/03/2025

MAS shared its findings from thematic inspections, highlighting areas where banks and finance companies need to improve.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Grants MPI Licences to Units of Hex Trust, Matrixport

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/03/2025

Both Hex Trust and Matrixport received approval for their Singapore operations after receiving in-principle approvals last year.

Enforcement

Singapore Considers Punishing Scam Offences With Caning

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2025

The government will expand its efforts against money mule activities in 2025 and consider prescribing caning as a punishment for certain scam-related offences.

AML / KYC

Singapore Concludes Review of Incident Involving Exposed NRIC Numbers

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2025

A review panel found shortcomings by ACRA and MDDI and offered recommendations to prevent similar incidents from recurring.

Enforcement

Singapore Charges Three for False Representation in Chip Smuggling Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2025

The charges come after US officials started a probe last month to determine whether DeepSeek sourced advanced Nvidia chips through third parties in Singapore.