Singapore

Trading & Investment

MAS Tightens Monetary Policy Amid Inflation Concerns

By Editors | 14/10/2021

MAS will slightly raise the slope of the S$NEER policy band to ensure medium term price stability while recognising the risks to the economic recovery.

Structural Regulation

Japan to Consider Removal of Quarterly Reporting Requirement

By Editors | 13/10/2021

While some argue quarterly reporting helps investors make more informed judgments, regulators worry it incentivises short term profit seeking behaviour.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore Woman Admits to Receiving Criminal Proceeds

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/10/2021

On instructions from a man she met online, a secretary of a law firm opened bank accounts that were used to receive funds stolen from a Botswana bank.

KYC & CDD

Singapore: Exemptions for Foreign Offices of FIs Take Effect

By Editors | 10/10/2021

Under the new ‘Branch Framework’, Singapore FIs have to assess whether their overseas representatives are acting on behalf of the Singapore office or the foreign office.

Cybersecurity

Singapore Launches New Cybersecurity Strategy

By Mark Johnston | 06/10/2021

The strategy is underpinned by two foundational enablers: the development of a more vibrant cybersecurity ecosystem, and a more robust cyber workforce.

Anti-Money Laundering

MAS Examining Asiaciti Trust Revelations in Pandora Papers

By Editors | 06/10/2021

The Pandora Papers show that Singapore firm Asiaciti Trust had helped politicians and public officials set up trusts and shell companies in secrecy jurisdictions.

Sustainable Finance

HSBC, Temasek to Establish Platform to Fund Sustainable Infrastructure

By Editors | 04/10/2021

HSBC and Temasek, with support from ADB and Clifford Capital Holdings, will dispense over $1bn in loans through the platform within 5 years.

Sustainable Finance

Singapore Established Green Bonds Programme Office

By Manesh Samtani | 03/10/2021

The new office, under the Ministry of Finance, will help to catalyse sustainable finance and green investments, said minister Lawrence Wong.

Anti-Money Laundering

MAS to Deploy Information Sharing Platform for AML/CFT

By Manesh Samtani | 03/10/2021

The COSMIC platform will be developed and deployed in phases. The initial participants are DBS, OCBC, UOB, StanChart, Citibank and HSBC.