Singapore

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Publishes Global CBDC Challenge 2021 Report

By Editors | 11/01/2022

MAS hopes to galvanise the financial ecosystem to co-create the next generation of payment rails built on the latest innovations.

Enforcement

Singapore Police, MAS Launch Probe into Unlicensed Trading Platform

By Editors | 05/01/2022

Three arrests have been made amid suspicions that “irregular trading activities have been carried out on the platform”.

ESG / Sustainability

The Golden Thread Running Through Sustainability

By Michael Tang | 05/01/2022

Michael Tang discusses SGX’s progressive approach to sustainability reporting, and the need for boards to consider what is best suited for the business, its operations and stakeholders.

AML / KYC

SG Police Warns of Phishing Scams Impacting OCBC Customers

By Editors | 02/01/2022

At least 469 victims have fallen prey to phishing SMS scams during December 2021, with losses amounting to at least SGD 8.5 million.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Grants In-principle Approval for Two SPAC Listings

By Editors | 30/12/2021

Temasek-backed Vertex Venture Holdings and Tikehau Capital have received eligibility-to-list letters from SGX following their SPAC listing applications.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Unveils Initiatives to Open Access to China ETFs, Bonds

By Editors | 29/12/2021

SGX and SZSE have signed an MoU to establish an ‘ETF Connect’ mechanism. SGX is also in discussions with CFETS to establish bond market connectivity.

Securities / Derivatives

The Rise of the SPAC Wave on Singapore’s Shores

By Johnny Lim | 28/12/2021

Johnny Lim and Michael Kwan consider SPAC developments around the world and set out considerations for those searching for the preferred listing destination.

Market Infrastructure

Singapore, Shanghai Bolster Collaboration in Finance, Innovation

By Darien Choong | 22/12/2021

A public private sector workgroup was established by MAS and the Shanghai Municipal Financial Regulatory Bureau to deepen bilateral financial cooperation and connectivity.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong, Singapore Authorities Arrest 10 in Joint Operation

By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2021

Six senior executives of Hong Kong listed companies were among those arrested, for operating a cross-border pump-and-dump manipulation scheme.