Singapore

Structural Regulation

Japan Exchange Group to Sell SGX Stake Over Three Years

By Editors | 03/04/2018

JPX to sell stake due to governance code requirements to explain strategic holdings, but says cooperation will continue.

Anti-Money Laundering

MAS Fines StanChart Units $4.9mn for AML/CTF Breaches

By Editors | 20/03/2018

The bank’s Singapore branch and trust unit failed to adequately assess and mitigate risks that clients were trying to avoid CRS reporting obligations.

Cryptocurrency

Money 20/20: MAS Speaks Out on Crypto Risks, Blockchain

By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2018

In a speech at Money 20/20 Asia, MAS managing director Ravi Menon spoke about the promise of blockchain technology and containing cryptocurrency risks; AML/CTF risks present a “clear and present danger”.

Data Privacy

MAS to Streamline Data Submissions, Reduce Burden for FIs

By Editors | 16/03/2018

Financial institutions will be allowed to decline MAS requests for previously-submitted data; new regulatory returns to be submitted in machine-readable formats.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

MAS to Weigh in on Bank HR Practices

By Samuel Riding | 15/03/2018

Advisory group will develop best practices for the industry, including more inclusive, skills-based hiring policy.

Market Abuse

MAS, CAD to Jointly Investigate All Capital Markets, Financial Advisory Offences

By Editors | 14/03/2018

MAS and CAD will consolidation investigative resources and expertise for all capital market and financial advisory offences, effective 17 March.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SGX to Merge OTC, Exchange Derivatives into Single Risk Class for Clearing Fund

By Samuel Riding | 14/03/2018

Move follows MAS consultation on moving all OTC derivatives contracts onto organised markets.

Trading & Investment

SGX, NZX Sign MoU on Market Development, Information Exchange

By Garima Chitkara | 08/03/2018

MoU aimed at promoting market development initiatives in Asia Pacific region, including for derivatives, secondary listings and ETFs.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Bursa Malaysia Targets T+2 Securities Settlement

By Manesh Samtani | 02/03/2018

Other market boosting measures include a stamp duty waiver for stocks, as well as new ETF, ASEAN-centric and derivatives product launches.