Singapore

Capital / Liquidity

Singapore, Brunei sign MOU on Cross-border Collateral

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/08/2025

The agreement will let both central banks accept a wider range of collateral in their liquidity provisioning facilities, giving FIs more flexibility.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore's MetaComp Executes FX Payment Using Carbon Stablecoin

By Editors | 14/08/2025

The MAS-licensed firm facilitated a same-day EUR to CNH payment using a stablecoin backed by certified carbon credits.

AML / KYC

Singapore Appoints Deloitte to Liquidate Assets in SG$3b Money Laundering Case

By Editors | 13/08/2025

The move follows the imposition of millions in penalties on financial institutions and a raft of new AML legislation.

Fintech / Regtech

APAC Regulators Issue Guide on Data Anonymisation

By Manesh Samtani | 12/08/2025

New framework from Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities aims to help firms use data for innovation while complying with regional privacy laws.

Crypto / Digital Assets

UK and Singapore Investment Bodies Join MAS’ Project Guardian

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

UK’s IA and IMAS have are the first asset management trade bodies to join the global initiative to advance asset tokenisation and digital finance standards.

Trending

Hong Kong Reportedly Pressuring Insurers to Repatriate Investment Roles

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/08/2025

Hong Kong's insurance regulator is reportedly pushing life insurers to reverse the migration of talent and capital to Singapore.

Fintech / Regtech

India to Launch Globally Integrated FinTech Capability Hub on 21 Aug

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/08/2025

The government of Odisha has teamed up with Singapore’s GFTN to build an internationally competitive, innovation-driven and inclusive fintech landscape.

AML / KYC

Singapore's MinLaw Penalises More Law Firms Over AML Lapses

By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025

The Ministry of Law has fined three firms and reprimanded three others for AML breaches involving property deals linked to the SGD 3 billion money laundering case.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS-backed Group Urges Regulatory Convergence on Stablecoins

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2025

A new GFTN report warns divergent national rules risk creating 'walled gardens' and calls for global standards and cooperation to unlock cross-border payment potential.