SINGAPORE

Fintech / Regtech

MAS, SGX Develop DvP Prototypes for Settlement of Tokenised Assets

By Editors | 12/11/2018

MAS and SGX have developed delivery versus payment capabilities for the settlement of tokenised assets across different blockchain platforms, which they say can help simplify post-trade processes and further shorten settlement cycles in capital markets.

Big Picture

US-China Trade Dispute Poses Risk for Singapore Banks – Moody’s

By Manesh Samtani | 07/11/2018

Singapore banks face greater asset risk in 2019, with both Moody’s and Fitch expecting loan growth to moderate amid worsening global conditions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto Players Welcome Hong Kong Regulation

By Garima Chitkara | 06/11/2018

New regulation could lead to industry consolidation and greater institutional money, said panellists at ASIFMA’s annual conference in Singapore.

Market Infrastructure

MAS, CSRC Enhance Cooperation on Capital Markets, Derivatives

By Editors | 01/11/2018

The derivatives MoU will enhance cross-border supervision and the development of futures markets, while staff exchanges will deepen ties between the agencies.

Market Infrastructure

Delivering Value from OTC Derivatives Repository Data

By Oliver Williams | 29/10/2018

DTCC’s Oliver Williams explores the use cases of enhanced trade repository data, as Asia’s regulators and institutions seek even greater transparency of OTC derivatives markets.

Fintech / Regtech

India’s Cabinet Approves Singapore MoU on Fintech Cooperation

By Editors | 25/10/2018

The MoU was signed in June to establish an India-Singapore joint working group aimed at strengthening fintech cooperation.

Big Picture

E-wallet Operator Oversight to Benefit Singapore Financial Stability: Moody’s

By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2018

Coming into force next year, the Payment Services Bill will require e-wallet operators to ring-fence wallet funds from lending activities, a move Moody’s says will benefit banks.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore, Indonesia Agree to Cooperate on Fintech

By Editors | 15/10/2018

The MOU will facilitate information sharing, promote joint innovation projects and establish a framework to help fintech firms better understand each market.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Shelves ‘KYC Utility’ Project as Costs Surpass Expectations

By Editors | 15/10/2018

The setup cost of the KYC utility exceeds the savings banks would be able to achieve, MAS managing director Ravi Menon told Bloomberg.