Singapore

    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.

    Trading & Investment

    SGX Adds RFQ Functionality for FX Derivatives on OTC Platform

    By Editors | 03/10/2021

    The RFQ function allows market participants to negotiate and transact block trades in FX futures and options on the Titan OTC Pro platform.

    Cryptocurrency

    MAS Grants Two New Licences to Provide DPT Services

    By Editors | 02/10/2021

    DBS Vickers and Independent Reserve have received authorisation under the PSA to provide digital payment token services.

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