Singapore

    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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