Singapore

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    Market Infrastructure

    SGX RegCo to Review Query Regime to Ensure Consistency in Approach

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/01/2025

    Tan Boon Gin said SGX RegCo will conduct a review of its query regime to see if it has been applying the materiality principle consistently

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    Market Infrastructure

    Singapore Eases Monetary Policy for First Time in 5yrs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/01/2025

    MAS cited quicker-than-expected easing of inflation and a projected slowdown in economic growth

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    Fintech / Regtech

    ASEAN Ministers Commit to Boosting Digital Security, Cooperation

    By Thisanka Siripala | 26/01/2025

    Officials at the 5th ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting discussed ongoing work to advance cybersecurity, anti-scam measures, cross-border data flows and AI governance.

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    AML / KYC

    Singapore Court Charges Ex-Filing Agent in $3b Money Laundering Case

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/01/2025

    Former CSP director charged for falsifying company accounts, making false representations to authorities, and forging documents to cheat FIs.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    MAS Unveils Scheme to Drive Digital Bond Issuance in Singapore

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/01/2025

    The three schemes enhance tokenisation, promote green financing, and support companies raising capital in Singapore’s bond market.

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    UK Activist Investor Calls OCBC-Great Eastern Deal “Gravely Unfair”

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/01/2025

    Palliser Capital reportedly wrote to MAS and SGX asking them to intervene in the takeover of Great Eastern by OCBC.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Abaxx Launches Singapore’s First Nickel Sulphate Futures Contract

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2025

    The contract addresses a growing need for effective price discovery and risk management in the nickel market, particularly for the EV battery sector, Abaxx said.

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    Singapore Passes Bill to Simplify Insolvency Process for Companies

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2025

    SIP 2.0 simplifies documentation and reduces time and costs, while also providing better creditor protection.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    IMAS Launches New Model Framework for Discretionary Mandates

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2025

    The Model Discretionary Investment Management Agreement aims to help improve operational efficiency and promote best practices.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    What Makes Asia a Hub for Innovative Regulation?  

    By Manoj Singh | 14/01/2025

    The RBI’s Manoj Singh says Asia is a natural hub for innovative regulation, with Singapore increasingly being recognised for its leadership in fintech

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