Singapore

Structural Regulation

SGX RegCo Adopts Risk-Based Approach to Quarterly Reporting

By Manesh Samtani | 10/01/2020

A new risk-based approach to quarterly reporting and stronger continuous disclosure requirements will apply from 7 February. The new whistleblowing office has also been established.

Sustainable Finance

Singapore Fund Managers See Opportunity in ESG Investing: IMAS

By Manesh Samtani | 08/01/2020

The 5th annual IMAS Investment Managers’ Outlook Survey shows that 2020 could be the biggest year yet for ESG investing for Singapore fund managers.

Structural Regulation

UPDATED – 21 Digital Bank Licence Applications Received: MAS

By Editors | 07/01/2020

MAS will announce the successful applicants in June 2020. The new digital bank licencees will be expected to commence business by mid-2021.

Structural Regulation

UPDATED – Known Applicants for Singapore Digital Bank Licences

By Manesh Samtani | 05/01/2020

Grab, Singtel, Razer, Ant Financial, V3 Group, EZ-Link, iFast Corporation, ByteDance, AMTD, Xiaomi, PhillipCapital, Temasek, Enigma Group and Singapura Finance are among applicants.

Structural Regulation

SGX RegCo Launches Review of Regulatory Framework for Retail Bonds

By Editors | 02/01/2020

The working group tasked with recommending changes to the framework comprises representatives from the Securities Investors Association Singapore, DBS, OCBC, and UOB, among others.

Supervision & Enforcement

SGX RegCo to Overhaul Enforcement Approach – Reports

By Editors | 31/12/2019

SGX RegCo chief Tan Boon Gin wants stronger protections against misconduct, faster enforcement outcomes and greater clarity to be provided to the market.

Structural Regulation

Grab, SingTel Team Up to Apply for Singapore Digital Bank Licence

By Editors | 30/12/2019

Grab and Singtel will respectively hold a 60% and 40% stake in the new consortium entity, which will seek to serve both retail consumers and SMEs.

Anti-Money Laundering

MAS Adopts FATF Standards on VASPs in Payment Services Act

By Manesh Samtani | 28/12/2019

MAS has proposed amendments will align the Payment Services Act with the most recent enhancements to the FATF Standards in relation to virtual asset service providers.

Capital Adequacy

Philippine Bourse Seeks Higher Capital Requirements for Brokers

By Editors | 26/12/2019

In the aftermath of a 700-million-peso stock theft, PSE president Ramon Monzon will reportedly propose to more than triple current capital requirements for older firms.