Singapore

Cybersecurity

Singapore Launches Cybercrime Centre

By Garima Chitkara | 16/11/2017

Centre is a collaboration between FS-ISAC and MAS; will provide internship training cybercrime fighters from Temasek Polytechnic.

Cryptocurrency

Singapore, Malaysia Take More Open Stances on Cryptocurrency

By Editors | 09/11/2017

MAS executive director says ICOs could be an example for securities markets; Malaysia to consider secondary market for digital assets.

Structural Regulation

Singapore and China Regulators to Increase Mutual Market Supervision

By Editors | 06/11/2017

Regulators will develop framework for supervising fund managers, share information and staff amid increasing capital market ties.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

1MDB Saga Rumbles on in Singapore with Bans for Ex-Maybank, NRA Capital Staff

By Editors | 02/11/2017

Individuals banned for six years after conviction for 1MDB-related bribe; former representative of BSI Bank faces lifetime ban.

Liquidity Risk

Singapore Proposes Liquidity Risk Management Rules for Fund Managers

By Samuel Riding | 30/10/2017

MMFs will face more enforceable requirements than other portfolios, including rules on average maturity, 1-day/5-day redemption.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Old Rivals Hong Kong, Singapore Launch Fintech Tie-up

By Editors | 26/10/2017

Decision to work together on distributed ledger, other fintech initiatives belie reputed rivalry between two financial centres.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

SGX to Revamp Securities Trading, Market Practice Rules

By Editors | 11/10/2017

Proposed market practice rules would end requirement that senior managers pre-approve staff to trade so long as customer information is protected.

Payments & Settlements

Singapore Enters 2nd Phase of Blockchain-based Payments Trial

By Editors | 09/10/2017

Trial has already been completed on interbank transfers; blockchain programme will be extended to include securities sector as well as payments.

KYC & CDD

Standard Chartered Guernsey-Singapore Transfers Under Investigation

By Editors | 09/10/2017

Authorities suggest bank may have conducted $1.4bn of transfers to Singapore to avoid being caught under Common Reporting Standard.