Singapore

AML / KYC

Singapore Crypto Association Publishes Industry Code of Practice

By Editors | 17/08/2020

The code is accompanied by a practice guide providing regulatory guidance to facilitate payment services licence applications in Singapore.

Enforcement

Singapore Police Lay First Charge Against Hin Leong Founder

By Editors | 16/08/2020

While investigations into other offences are ongoing, the charge of abetment of forgery for the purpose of cheating carries a punishment of up to ten years’ imprisonment and a fine.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Fund Managers Expect Covid to Accelerate ESG Investing

By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2020

A new survey by IMAS found that two-thirds of Singapore fund managers expect the adoption of ESG investing to accelerate as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Premiers Blockchain-based Bond Exchange, BBX

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2020

BondbloX Bond Exchange uses a permissioned blockchain to enable electronic trading of bonds in $1,000 denominations, with instant settlement and greater price transparency.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Pledges SG$250m to Boost Financial Sector Innovation

By Editors | 13/08/2020

Maximum funding under the POC Grant and AIDA Grant will be increased. Support for large-scale innovation projects and staff training will also increase.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Official Warns of Financial Sector Job Losses in H2

By Editors | 13/08/2020

Supporting the local workforce in the financial sector during the crisis is a priority for MAS, according to deputy managing director Jacqueline Loh.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore, Israel to Enhance Supervisory Cooperation for Dual Listings

By Editors | 12/08/2020

SGX and the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange entered a partnership in May 2018 pledging to engage technology companies to list on both exchanges, but so far no companies are dual listed on both.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Announces Upcoming Launch of 13 New Equity Futures Contracts

By Editors | 11/08/2020

The new futures contracts are based on net total return and price return indices calculated by FTSE Russell, covering regional as well as single country benchmarks.

Enforcement

Singapore’s Central Depository Fined for Data Privacy Breaches

By Editors | 10/08/2020

211 dividend cheques were sent to outdated mailing addresses, containing client names, NRIC numbers, CDP account numbers, and details of the securities held.