Singapore

Trade Based Money Laundering

Trade Finance Fraud Poses Growing Challenge to Compliance Teams

By Nathan Lynch | 19/12/2025

Global trade is expected to reach a new high of USD 35 trillion this year. Alongside the many benefits, this volume of transactions also creates significant opportunities for fraud.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore Jails CSP Directors in Landmark Ruling on Nominee Negligence

By Mark Johnston | 19/12/2025

First conviction of service provider under new sentencing framework highlights risks of “silent” directors and lax due diligence.

Payments & Settlements

Singapore, Vietnam Target Q1 2026 for Launch of QR Payment Link

By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

The cross-border payment initiative between Singapore's NETS and Vietnam's NAPAS is currently in a pilot phase with two Vietnamese banks.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Australia Considers Overhaul of Fintech Sandbox Amid Low Uptake, Scope Concerns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

Treasury review seeks feedback on why its regulatory sandbox has struggled, floating ideas from international models and new thematic sandboxes.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Trade Finance Registry Seeks Expansion Across Asia - Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/12/2025

The growing bank participation and early fraud detection successes are driving plans to scale the trade finance registry regionally.

Trading & Investment

Singapore, China Deepen Financial Ties with Market Access Initiatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/12/2025

Some of the key measures include expanded bond market access, secondary listings and digital currency payments pilot for travellers.

Structural Regulation

MAS Clarifies Licensing Rules for Investment Platforms, Angel Networks

By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2025

The regulator has provided new illustrative examples and updated guidance to clarify when a Capital Markets Services licence is required.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore AML Reforms Tested by Prince Group’s ‘Integrated’ Crime Model

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025

New commentary says recent allegations against Prince Group show a shift from sequential to integrated criminal enterprises, testing new frameworks.

Resolution & Recovery

BIS Paper Urges Coordinated Solvency Tests for Emergency Liquidity

By Editors | 15/12/2025

A new brief highlights divergent approaches in Asia and calls for consistency between liquidity support and resolution frameworks.