Singapore

Market Infrastructure

MAS Finalises Individual Accountability and Conduct Guidelines

By Manesh Samtani | 10/09/2020

Financial institutions are expected to strengthen senior manager accountability and promote a culture of ethical behaviour. The guidelines take effect on 10 September 2021.

Market Infrastructure

MAS to Intensify Supervisory Engagement to Drive SORA Transition

By Manesh Samtani | 09/09/2020

In an ABS virtual roundtable, MAS deputy managing director Jacqueline Loh spoke of a three-pillar approach to support a smooth transition from SOR to SORA.

MAS to Implement CMFAS Exam Changes in Q1 2020

By Editors | 07/09/2020

MAS is consulting on amendments to the FAA and SFA Notices to introduce provisions on ethics and skills into the existing CMFAS rules and regulations modules.

Market Infrastructure

SFA, AMTD Partner to Establish Cybersecurity Centre in Singapore

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/09/2020

The Centre will groom talent and raise awareness of the importance of cybersecurity among digital platforms, fintechs, financial institutions and other sectors.

Market Infrastructure

DBS Launches SORA Business Property Mortgage Loan Package

By Editors | 06/09/2020

The package is tailored to allow SMEs to finance or refinance their commercial and industrial properties at more competitive rates.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Best Execution Requirements to Take Effect in March 2022

By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2020

Following from a November 2017 consultation paper, MAS has set an 18-month transitional period for Singapore financial firms to comply with best execution requirements.

Securities / Derivatives

Letter from SGX RegCo Chairman and CEO for FY2020

By Prof Tan Cheng Han | 04/09/2020

SGX RegCo’s chairman and CEO share lessons from the Covid-19 on building immunity, taking a proportionate response and increasing resilience.

Market Infrastructure

UOB Issues First Dual Tranche SORA-SOFR Loan for CapitaLand

By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2020

UOB and CapitaLand aim to enhance market confidence in adopting SORA and help accelerate the transition away from SOR, in line with MAS objectives.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS to Launch SGD Liquidity Facility, Enhance USD Facility

By Manesh Samtani | 03/09/2020

The enhancements will fortify the resilience of Singapore’s banking sector and financial markets, and enable banks to continue to support the needs of businesses and individuals.