Singapore

Reporting & Disclosures

G20 Nations Advance on Climate, Fintech Data Gaps

By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2025

A new report shows progress on energy and digital money data, but also highlights resource constraints and differing national priorities across economies.

Anti-Money Laundering

Mining the Blockchain: Lessons from the Prince Group Laundering Case

By Nathan Lynch | 10/11/2025

The US DOJ’s case against Chen Zhi, chairman of Cambodian-headquartered Prince Group, has provided a unique window into the role of cryptocurrency in modern money laundering schemes.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore Revokes Tax Perks for Two SFOs Linked to Prince Group

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2025

The action took place after police seized more than S$150 million in assets linked to Prince Group chairman Chen Zhi, who was sanctioned by the US and UK.

Capital Adequacy

MAS Pushes AI, Capital, Climate Finance for Insurers

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2025

MAS outlined plans to expand insurance-linked securities, support sustainable infrastructure investment, and promote safe AI adoption.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Singapore Boards Make Gains in Diversity and Transparency: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2025

Women now hold nearly one in five directorships on SGX-listed firms, while disclosure of director pay and board renewal have surged.

Trading & Investment

Indonesia Taps Yuan Market with Debut 'Dim Sum' Bond

By Mark Johnston | 06/11/2025

Jakarta raised CNH 6 billion from its first-ever yuan-denominated bond, attracting strong demand from Asia Pacific and onshore Chinese investors.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Passes Law Allowing Use of Caning to Punish Scammers

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2025

The new legislation introduces mandatory corporal punishment for scam syndicates and discretionary caning for their accomplices.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore Seizes S$150m Linked to Cambodian Tycoon in Fraud Probe

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2025

Singapore police have seized assets tied to Chen Zhi, following a global investigation into a vast money laundering and fraud network connected to forced-labour scam operations in Cambodia.

Tokenisation

Maybank, BNP Paribas and Marketnode Launch Tokenised Money Market Fund

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2025

The launch is expected to mainstream fund tokenisation, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and accessibility for traditional investment products.