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Market Abuse
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.
Credit Risk
Singapore Announces Measures to Cool Property Market
By Editors | 16/12/2021
Measures to tighten financing conditions for both public and private housing will encourage greater financial prudence, the Ministry of Finance said.
Cryptocurrency
Binance Withdraws DPT Licence Application in Singapore
By Mark Johnston | 15/12/2021
Binance’s recent investment in Hg Exchange rendered its licensing application “somewhat redundant”, CEO Changpeng Zhao said.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
MAS to Raise Corporate Finance Due Diligence Standards
By Editors | 15/12/2021
The new rules will require corporate finance advisers to establish a governance framework for due diligence which includes ensuring the veracity of information obtained.
Reporting & Disclosures
SGX Unveils Roadmap for Mandatory TCFD-aligned Disclosures
By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2021
Mandatory climate reporting will be required by listed FIs from financial year 2023. Board diversity policies have to be disclosed in annual reports.
Credit Risk
MAS Urges Continued Prudence as Covid Uncertainties Linger
By Editors | 06/12/2021
The potential for further credit quality deterioration remains, especially if downside risks from the pandemic materialise and cause prolonged disruptions to economic activity.
Trading & Investment
SGX Launches First Leveraged and Inverse ETPs
By Editors | 01/12/2021
The listing enables investors to express market views without engaging in traditional leverage strategies that require margin monitoring or shorting, said SGX’s Michael Syn.
Cryptocurrency
MAS Grants Fourth Digital Payment Token Licence
By Editors | 30/11/2021
Crypto payments firm TripleA is the fourth company to receive a DPT licence in Singapore after FOMO Pay, DBS Vickers and Independent Reserve.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
MAS, IBF Offer Support to Enhance Family Office Skillsets
By Editors | 29/11/2021
New skills maps have been launched as a resource for training providers and FIs to design family office-related training.
Trading & Investment
SGX Goes Live with NZX Dairy Derivatives Contracts
By Editors | 29/11/2021
The partnership with SGX will bring “unprecedented access” to the dairy derivatives markets, says NZX chief Mark Peterson.
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