Singapore

Fintech / Regtech

Regulatory Trends: Behavioural Science in Culture & Conduct Supervision

By Stephen Scott | 15/08/2019

Regulators are adopting behavioural science tools pioneered by the Dutch central bank in their supervisory efforts, and firms are taking notice, says Stephen Scott at Starling.

AML / KYC

Singapore Shell Companies Vulnerable to Money Laundering: MAS

By Editors | 14/08/2019

While money launderers and tax evaders have traditionally used offshore companies, some have shifted to onshore companies to evade detection.

Market Infrastructure

How a Consortium Created an Open Taxonomy for MAS 610

By Editors | 13/08/2019

Recognising the depth of the challenge posed by the new MAS 610 standard, AxiomSL decided that this industry challenge merited an innovative approach.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Brokers Directed to Enhance Trade Surveillance Systems

By Manesh Samtani | 08/08/2019

MAS and SGX RegCo have released a practice guide outlining five guiding principles for brokers to use in the review and design of their trade surveillance programmes.

Enforcement

SGX RegCo to Boost Regulatory Presence, Oversight

By Manesh Samtani | 08/08/2019

At a regulatory briefing on Wednesday, SGX RegCo CEO Tan Boon Gin laid out the work ahead to enhance investor confidence and deter wrongdoing.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Launches Faster Option Sandbox Testing

By Editors | 08/08/2019

Sandbox Express entails an approval process of just 21 days before firms can start testing innovative financial products and services in a pre-determined environment.

Market Infrastructure

Singapore Finalises Tax Framework for VCCs

By Editors | 07/08/2019

An umbrella VCC needs to file a single corporate income tax return, regardless of the number of sub-funds. GST and stamp duty will be applied at the sub-fund level.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Mandates Baseline Requirements on Cyber Hygiene

By Editors | 07/08/2019

The legally binding cyber hygiene requirements must be implemented by all MAS regulated financial institutions by 6 August 2020.

Market Infrastructure

SGX-NSE GIFT City Trading Link Receives Regulatory Approval

By Editors | 07/08/2019

The so-called ‘NSE IFSC-SGX Connect’ is set to become operational by end-2020, ending a dispute between the two exchanges.