Singapore

Fintech / Regtech

G20 Nations Advance on Climate, Fintech Data Gaps

By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2025

A new report shows progress on energy and digital money data, but also highlights resource constraints and differing national priorities across economies.

AML / KYC

Mining the Blockchain: Lessons from the Prince Group Laundering Case

By Nathan Lynch | 10/11/2025

The US DOJ’s case against Chen Zhi, chairman of Cambodian-headquartered Prince Group, has provided a unique window into the role of cryptocurrency in modern money laundering schemes.

Enforcement

Singapore Revokes Tax Perks for Two SFOs Linked to Prince Group

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2025

The action took place after police seized more than S$150 million in assets linked to Prince Group chairman Chen Zhi, who was sanctioned by the US and UK.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Pushes AI, Capital, Climate Finance for Insurers

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2025

MAS outlined plans to expand insurance-linked securities, support sustainable infrastructure investment, and promote safe AI adoption.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Boards Make Gains in Diversity and Transparency: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2025

Women now hold nearly one in five directorships on SGX-listed firms, while disclosure of director pay and board renewal have surged.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Taps Yuan Market with Debut 'Dim Sum' Bond

By Mark Johnston | 06/11/2025

Jakarta raised CNH 6 billion from its first-ever yuan-denominated bond, attracting strong demand from Asia Pacific and onshore Chinese investors.

Enforcement

Singapore Passes Law Allowing Use of Caning to Punish Scammers

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2025

The new legislation introduces mandatory corporal punishment for scam syndicates and discretionary caning for their accomplices.

Enforcement

Singapore Seizes S$150m Linked to Cambodian Tycoon in Fraud Probe

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2025

Singapore police have seized assets tied to Chen Zhi, following a global investigation into a vast money laundering and fraud network connected to forced-labour scam operations in Cambodia.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Maybank, BNP Paribas and Marketnode Launch Tokenised Money Market Fund

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2025

The launch is expected to mainstream fund tokenisation, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and accessibility for traditional investment products.