Singapore

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS, Singapore Police Warn of New Scam Using Doctored ID Cards

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

    The new scam tactic involves the use of digitally altered identity cards to open payment service accounts, which are then used to receive proceeds from scams.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore Jails Nominee Director in Multi-Million Dollar Shell Company Scam Case

    By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

    Singaporean man sentenced after shell firms he directed processed millions in proceeds from US and European scams.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS, FCA Forge AI-in-Finance Partnership to Drive Responsible Innovation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/11/2025

    Besides joint initiatives, the FCA will also establish first physical presence in Singapore, appointing a Financial Services Attaché at the British High Commission.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    DBS, JP Morgan to Develop Cross-border Tokenised Deposit Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/11/2025

    The collaboration aims to create an interoperability framework enabling real-time exchange and settlement of tokenised deposits across multiple blockchains.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    DBS, Franklin Templeton Launch Singapore’s First Tokenised Retail Fund

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/11/2025

    The tokenised money market Fund utilises blockchain to lower entry thresholds and broaden investor access to high-quality assets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Firms Adopting ISDA Digital Reporting Standard See Cost, Accuracy Benefits

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2025

    A new ISDA report shows firms using the DRR standard for APAC and global rules achieve up to 50% cost savings and near-perfect reporting accuracy.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore Pools Ends Transaction Fees for All E-payment Options

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/11/2025

    Singapore Pools will longer charge transaction fees for popular e-payment methods, including PayNow, FAST and eNETS, after concluding a review with banks and payment-system partners.

    ESG / Sustainability

    MAS Unveils TRACTION Report to Drive Asia’s Energy Transition

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

    Final TRACTION report outlines how high-integrity energy transition credits can accelerate Asia’s move away from coal while ensuring energy reliability and social inclusion.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore, Indonesia Renew Fintech Co-operation to Boost Digital Finance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

    MAS and OJK will work jointly to advance digital innovation, strengthen financial sector ties, and support ASEAN’s digital economy growth.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australia Risks 'Being Left Behind' on Tokenisation, ASIC Chair Warns

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

    ASIC chair has called for urgent action, regulatory reform, and a relaunch of its innovation hub to capitalise on DLT developments.

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