SINGAPORE

Securities / Derivatives

SGX FX Targets Growth in Electronic FX Options Trading

By Mark Johnston | 25/10/2024

SGX FX CEO Lee Beng Hong said there is a “big opportunity” to bring efficiency to FX options, which still largely trade bilaterally or on voice.

AML / KYC

Singapore Raises Concerns Over Surge in Scams on Telegram

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/10/2024

During the first half of 2024, the number of scam cases reported on Telegram spiked by 137%, said Singapore minister Sun Xueling.

AML / KYC

MAS, ABS Issue Guidance on Conducting AML/CFT Audits

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/10/2024

MAS issued a circular offering guidance for AML/CFT audits at FIs, while the ABS released a best practice paper to enhance audit standards.

AML / KYC

MAS Updates AML/CFT Guidelines to Support COSMIC Initiative

By Editors | 22/10/2024

The Guidelines to Notice 626 and Notice FSM-N02  were revised to align with requirements related to the COSMIC information sharing platform.

Enforcement

SGX RegCo Reprimands Former Directors and CEO of Sunrise Shares

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/10/2024

Five individuals were reprimanded for failing to implement effective internal controls and for reporting inaccurate financial results.

Crypto / Digital Assets

DBS Bank Launches Token Services for Institutional Clients

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/10/2024

The new services offer real-time payment settlement through a permissioned blockchain, which is expected to enable clients to optimise liquidity and streamline operations.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Euroclear Acquires Strategic Stake in Singapore’s Marketnode

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/10/2024

Euroclear said it aims to participate in establishing a key APAC market infrastructure designed to simplify the management of funds flows and reduce settlement times.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore CSA Launches Guidelines for Deploying AI Systems

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/10/2024

New Guidelines and Companion Guide aim to help firms securely adopt AI tech and guide decision-makers on security controls and best practices.

Singapore Amends Insurance Act Blocking Allianz-Income Deal

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/10/2024

The changes mean an extra layer of approval will be required for transactions involving insurers that are co-operatives or have co-operative links.