Singapore

Payments & Settlements

Euroclear to Enable Direct Access to SGX Bonds for Global Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 18/02/2021

The new ‘Orchid’ bond structure will allow global investors to benefit from real-time, multi-currency DVP settlement with any counterparty within Euroclear’s network.

Trading & Investment

SGX May Introduce SPACs This Year, Subject to Market Support

By Editors | 18/02/2021

SGX chief Loh Boon Chye says SPACs could facilitate access to capital while minimising market risk exposure by providing another avenue for investment.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Rated Asia’s Top Regulatory System, Followed by Hong Kong

By Editors | 18/02/2021

Duff & Phelps survey respondents rated the UK as the world’s top regulatory regime, followed by Singapore and the US, which tied for second place.

Sustainable Finance

Budget 2021: Singapore to Finance Infrastructure with Green Bonds

By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2021

The issuance will help deepen market liquidity for green bonds, and attract green issuers, capital, and investors to Singapore, said Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat.

Sustainable Finance

Singapore v EU: How Their Green Taxonomies Compare

By Shuhui Kwok | 11/02/2021

Allen & Overy’s Shuhui Kwok discusses Singapore’s proposed green taxonomy, describing how it aligns with – and differs from – the EU Taxonomy Regulation.

Payments & Settlements

PayNow Now Available on GrabPay, Singtel Dash, Liquid Pay

By Editors | 10/02/2021

The Association of Banks in Singapore says PayNow has been made available to non-bank financial institutions for the first time since its launch in 2017.

Trading & Investment

SGX, Trumid, Hillhouse to Launch Asian Bond Trading Platform

By Editors | 08/02/2021

The partnership will connect SGX’s and Trumid’s bond trading platforms to enhance liquidity and execution in the Asian bond market for global clients.

Data Privacy

Singapore: Enhanced Personal Data Protection Act Takes Effect

By Manesh Samtani | 08/02/2021

The enhanced PDPA introduces mandatory data breach notification, criminal penalties for mishandling data, and a higher cap on penalties for breaches by large organisations.

Resolution & Recovery

Singapore Launches Simplified Insolvency, Restructuring Programme

By Editors | 05/02/2021

Eligible micro and small companies severely impacted by Covid-19 can apply for help with debt restructuring, business rehabilitation or orderly winding up.