Singapore

Climate Risk

Singapore Opens Local Chapter of WEF Climate Governance Initiative

By Darien Choong | 04/11/2021

The local chapter, called Climate Governance Singapore, will seek to raise board-level awareness and promote decision-making based on the impacts of climate change.

Trading & Investment

MAS Proposes to Ease Retail Investor Access to Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 04/11/2021

Under the changes, only a small group of more complex CIS would continue to be considered complex products and subject to additional disclosure requirements.

Cryptocurrency

MAS Sees “A Lot of Promise” in Crypto Space: Ravi Menon

By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2021

MAS is seeking to develop crypto technology and better understand smart contracts as it prepares for Singapore to become a “tokenised economy” by 2030.

Resolution & Recovery

MAS to Implement Contractual Recognition Requirement

By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2021

Singapore banks have three years to ensure their foreign law financial contracts recognise MAS’ temporary stay powers regarding termination rights.

Trading & Investment

SGX Announces Strategic Investment in Trading Technologies Int’l

By Editors | 02/11/2021

SGX is buying a stake in a provider of professional trading software, infrastructure and data solutions for listed futures and options.

Trading & Investment

FTSE Russell Adds Chinese Govt Bonds to Key Bond Index

By Manesh Samtani | 02/11/2021

FTSE Russell is considering changes to its index which underpins SGX’s China futures contract, reportedly in response to the launch of an MSCI-based contract at HKEX.

Market Data & Technology

SGX Secures Deal to Distribute Market Data to Mainland Investors

By Editors | 01/11/2021

Shanghai Stock Exchange subsidiary CIIS is distributing SGX prices and data on listed companies, S-REITs and property trusts to mainland investors.

Cybersecurity

MAS Advisory Panel Offers Recommendations on Cybersecurity

By Editors | 31/10/2021

The Cyber Security Advisory Panel said security awareness and competency in the blockchain space are “not where they needed to be”.

Alternative Markets

Temasek Launches Subsidiary to Support Singapore Hub Ambition

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/10/2021

65 Equity Partners will invest in high-growth companies as part of an initiative to broaden Singapore’s proposition as a financing hub.