Singapore

Enforcement

MAS Bars Former UOB Officer for 12 Years

By Editors | 31/08/2018

The ex-UOB employee, without a capital markets services licence, had setup a company to invest on behalf of other investors, and later misappropriated SG$520,000 entrusted to him by clients.

Big Picture

MAS Takes Stock of FX Global Code, One Year Since Launch

By Garima Chitkara | 30/08/2018

MAS deputy managing director Jacqueline Loh spoke about the steps taken in adopting and embedding the FX Global Code in the industry and key priorities for the coming year.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS, SGX to Develop Cross-Platform DvP Settlement of Tokenised Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 27/08/2018

Nasdaq, Deloitte and Anquan appointed as technology partners to enable simultaneous exchange and settlement of tokenised digital currencies and securities assets using blockchain technology.

AML / KYC

Thomson Reuters, Singapore FinTech Association Join Forces on Financial Crime

By Editors | 24/08/2018

The collaboration joins the Singapore FinTech Association network with Thomson Reuters Labs technical expertise to solve issues around financial crime.

AML / KYC

Singapore’s UOB Integrates Machine Learning in AML Systems

By Manesh Samtani | 24/08/2018

Collaboration with regtech firm Tookitaki has enabled deeper and broader analyses of data sets which can be applied to all processes within AML framework.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Adopts Revised Corporate Governance Code

By Garima Chitkara | 09/08/2018

New code is based on recommendations by the Corporate Governance Council and focuses on strengthening board independence and diversity; SGX has incorporated the new code in its listing rules.

Capital / Liquidity

Singapore’s Three Largest Banks See Robust Performance – Moody’s

By Garima Chitkara | 09/08/2018

Moody’s reported that DBS, OCBC and UOB have seen improved profitability and stable asset quality going into the second half of the year.

Fintech / Regtech

Financial Regulators Consult on ‘Global Sandbox’ Approach

By Manesh Samtani | 09/08/2018

HKMA, MAS, ASIC among 12 regulators seeking views from interested parties on new Global Financial Innovation Network initiative, including its role, tools and where it should prioritise activity.

Market Infrastructure

Talking Derivatives Trade Reporting with DTCC’s Oliver Williams

By Manesh Samtani | 08/08/2018

Enhancements to DTCC’s Global Trade Repository service in Singapore will support the MAS’s next phase of derivatives trade reporting requirements, as well as improve usability and reduce complexity for users.