Singapore

    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.

    Securities / Derivatives

    DBS Approved to Establish Securities Joint Venture in China

    By Editors | 02/09/2020

    DBS has become the eighth foreign financial institution to win approval to take majority ownership of a securities venture in China.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SGX to Launch Crypto Indices as Part of iEdge Index Suite

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2020

    The first batch of new crypto indices will track Bitcoin and Ethereum, and are expected to drive exposures to digital assets in Asia.

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