Singapore

Cybersecurity

CSA Singapore to Update Cybersecurity Act, Code of Practice

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2022

The updates will seek to address ransomware, cloud and 5G technology risks faced by critical information infrastructure sectors including banking & finance.

Reporting & Disclosures

Greening Asia Through Data and Regulation

By Steven Yankelson | 09/03/2022

Effective and efficient ESG risk management and reporting practices can be enabled through better data and technology, says Steven Yankelson.

Trading & Investment

Best Execution Requirements Come into Force in Singapore

By Manesh Samtani | 08/03/2022

MAS finalised the best execution requirements in September 2020, giving firms an 18-month transitional period for compliance.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

IMDA Starts Onboarding Banks to New SMS SenderID Registry

By Editors | 08/03/2022

IMDA has begun onboarding banks and other organisations on the new system, which will prevent spoofed SMS text messages from being sent upfront.

PEPs & Sanctions

SGX Issues Directions to Listed Issuers on Sanctions Compliance

By Manesh Samtani | 08/03/2022

Gazprom’s GDR listing on SGX has been suspended. Issuers are directed to suspend trading if they are subject to sanctions or engaging in sanctioned business dealings with Russia.

PEPs & Sanctions

Singapore Sanctions Four Russian Banks, Imposes Other Restrictions

By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2022

FIs that have relationships with the four banks must freeze their assets. DPT service providers are prohibited from facilitating sanctions evasion with crypto and NFTs.

Trading & Investment

Eight SPACs Have Filed IPO Applications in Hong Kong

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2022

The first applicant, backed by CMB International, has been approved. The latest applicant is a SPAC majority owned by ex-HKMA chief Norman Chan.

Anti-Money Laundering

MAS Issues New AML/CFT Notices for Financial Institutions

By Manesh Samtani | 02/03/2022

The Notices cover activities involving precious stones and metals, services and transactions involving digital payment tokens, and risk assessments on shell companies.

Data Privacy

UK, Singapore Bolster Cooperation on Data Flows, Financial Services

By Editors | 01/03/2022

The UKSDEA promotes free flows of data between the UK and Singapore including in financial services. Both countries will work towards recognising each other’s digital identity systems.