SINGAPORE

    Enforcement

    Singapore Court Orders Execs Involved in Nickel Fraud Case to Repay S$900m

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025

    Two former directors were found liable for breach of duties in Singapore's largest Ponzi scheme, with one also found liable for fraudulent trading.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore Launches Electronic Deferred Payments to Replace Cheques

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2025

    The ABS, with seven major banks, has rolled out two new EDP solutions to support businesses and individuals as corporate cheques are phased out starting 2026.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SGX Lists First SGD-Hedged ETF Tracking China's ChiNext

    By Editors | 23/07/2025

    SGX debuted an ETF linked to China's ChiNext Index, offering SGD-hedged exposure through the ETF Connect scheme with Shenzhen.

    Securities / Derivatives

    MAS Appoints First Asset Managers Under S$5bn Equities Programme

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/07/2025

    The first SGD 1.1 billion of the EMDP will be managed by Avanda, Fullerton, and JP Morgan, while an additional SGD 50 million will be used to enhance research and listings.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Most SGX-Listed Companies Not Ready for ISSB Climate Rules: Study

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/07/2025

    EY and CPA Australia published a report finding that most SGX-listed companies may be unprepared for ISSB-aligned climate-related disclosures.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore Responds to Cyberattack on Critical Infrastructure

    By Editors | 21/07/2025

    A state-sponsored espionage group, UNC3886, is suspected to be behind an ongoing attack on high-value strategic targets.

    ESG / Sustainability

    UK Backs Singapore’s FAST-P with £70m for Green Energy

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025

    Through its development finance arm, the UK will funds to mobilise capital for low-carbon projects and sustainable infrastructure.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India Extends Support for Singapore Payments Link to More Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025

    The cross-border payment linkage between Singapore and India will now support 19 Indian banks, enhancing real-time remittance access for users in both countries.

    Capital / Liquidity

    MAS Proposes Overhaul of Large Exposure Rules for Merchant Banks

    By Editors | 18/07/2025

    MAS plans to tighten large exposure limits to 25% of Tier 1 capital for merchant banks and refine related-party rules for all banks.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore, China Deepening Partnership on Green and Transition Finance

    By Editors | 18/07/2025

    MAS and PBOC report the first loan under a common taxonomy and progress on a cross-border green bond corridor to boost sustainable investment.

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