Singapore

Capital Adequacy

AMRO: Singapore’s Financial System Resilient but Faces External Shocks

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/12/2025

Singapore’s banking system remains robust, but AMRO warns that rising external risks, capital inflows and overseas property exposures require vigilance and targeted policy action.

Capital Adequacy

MAS Tightens Capital Rules for Insurers, Holding Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

MAS has issued parallel amendments to its capital and valuation framework, strengthening prudential requirements at both entity and group levels from 2026.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASIFMA Urges Caution on APAC T+1 Shift, Citing Major Hurdles

By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2025

A new industry paper highlights significant FX, operational and regulatory hurdles, calling for collaboration before any move to a shorter settlement cycle.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore Blocks SRS Auto Vehicle Sales in Widening Money Laundering Probe

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

The probe centres on Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi and unregulated financing schemes that bypass central bank oversight.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore: Man Charged Over Unlicensed Cross-Border Transfers

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

A 33-year-old former company director faces charges for allegedly using Wise and crypto platforms to scam proceeds without a valid payment services licence.

Structural Regulation

Canadian Exchange Considers Acquiring Cboe Australia as SGX Denies Making Bid

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The CSE is considering buying Cboe's Australian assets, aiming to expand its footprint after already having acquired the National Stock Exchange.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

MAS Flags Gaps in Recruitment, Monitoring of Financial Representatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2025

MAS review found weak due diligence, poor oversight and training gaps at financial advisory firms, prompting calls for stronger governance and controls.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Unveils New Rules for Money Market and FX Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2025

BI's new guidelines for money market and FX derivatives aim to strengthen governance, transparency and coordination with OJK and Bappebti.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore Blacklists Eight Firms in Money Laundering Probe

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2025

The eight firms are linked to fugitives Su Binghai and Xu Haika, who evaded capture after the 'billion-dollar money laundering case' came to light in 2023.