Singapore

Trading & Investment

SGX Moots Reintroduction of Trading Lunchbreak

By Samuel Riding | 27/02/2017

Break in trading was scrapped in 2011; exchange said to also widen spread on buying, selling shares.

Market Abuse

SGX Sets out ‘False Market’ Criteria

By Samuel Riding | 23/02/2017

Chief regulatory officer says exchange will consider five factors when deciding offences.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore Accounting Regulator to Enhance Reporting Transparency

By Samuel Riding | 19/01/2017

Move aims to enhance governance standards, align with global AML, CTF standards.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Approves BSE Listing

By Samuel Riding | 04/01/2017

Indian exchange will seek to sell stake of just under 30%; SGX to divest its 4.7% stake.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore – 2016 in Review

By Samuel Riding | 22/12/2016

MAS gained power as it sought to bolster Singapore’s reputation as a financial centre.

Payments & Settlements

SGX Glitch Halts Derivatives Trading

By Samuel Riding | 09/12/2016

December Nikkei 225 Futures the largest contract hit by delay 5 months after main board malfunction.

Structural Regulation

SGX Finalises MTP Methodology

By Samuel Riding | 05/12/2016

Reviews to be conducted twice a year; companies can apply to exit list in March, September each year.

AI Risk & Governance

Regtech in Asia – Regulators Playing Catch-up

By Samuel Riding | 29/11/2016

Regulators appear to be lagging behind market infrastructure and institutions in using technology.

Market Abuse

SGX Launches Trade Surveillance Tools

By Samuel Riding | 29/09/2016

Exchange issues Trade Surveillance Handbook covering spoofing, layering and marking the close.