Singapore

    image

    ESG / Sustainability

    MAS Issues Guidance for ESG Funds on Good Disclosure Practices

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2024

    The information paper aims to promote clear disclosures to help retail investors understand the key features and risks of ESG funds.

    image

    Enforcement

    Fugitive Singaporean Tycoon Nabbed After Absconding for 19 Years

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2024

    The tycoon and his wife were arrested in Malaysia after allegedly embezzling over $51mn and fleeing Singapore in 2005.

    image

    ESG / Sustainability

    Australia Pledges Investments under Singapore’s FAST-P Initiative

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2024

    The Australian government’s first investment will support clean energy and sustainable infrastructure projects across Southeast Asia.

    image

    Fintech / Regtech

    DBS, EnterpriseSG, IMDA Launch Programme to Upskill SMEs on GenAI

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/12/2024

    The programme offers SMEs a “structured, simplified approach” to discover use cases and practical applications of GenAI solutions for their business operations.

    image

    Enforcement

    MAS Fines JPMorgan Over Misconduct by Relationship Managers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/12/2024

    JPMorgan relationship managers misrepresented the price components in OTC bond transactions and overcharged clients.

    image

    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore’s Top Companies Lead Global Sustainability Efforts: KPMG

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/12/2024

    KPMG survey finds all of Singapore’s top 100 companies report on sustainability. However, challenges remain that warrant further attention.

    image

    Securities / Derivatives

    MAS Finalises New Leverage, Disclosure Requirements for REITs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/11/2024

    A minimum interest coverage ratio of 1.5 times and a 50 percent aggregate leverage cap apply to all REITs with immediate effect.

    image

    Capital / Liquidity

    MAS: Singapore Banks Show Resilience to Global Risks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2024

    Singapore banks still met the minimum capital and liquidity requirements in the Adverse scenario of the industry-wide stress test.

    image

    Enforcement

    Singapore Court Commences Nickel Trading Fraud Trial

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2024

    Ng Yu Zhi faces charges of fraudulent trading, cheating, forgery and money laundering. The trial is expected to take over 50 days.

    image

    Capital / Liquidity

    MAS Revises Notice 637 on Risk-based Capital Adequacy

    By Editors | 28/11/2024

    MAS updated Notice 637, which sets out risk-based capital adequacy requirements for locally-incorporated banks.

    JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

    A daily selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team