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Crypto / Digital Assets
DBS Pilots New Blockchain-Powered Treasury Management Platform
By Nithya Subramanian | 14/08/2024
DBS said Ant International will pilot the platform, reducing the time taken to settle cross-border intra-group transactions to seconds.
Securities / Derivatives
MAS Publishes Compliance Toolkits for LFMCs and VCF Managers
By Nithya Subramanian | 14/08/2024
The compliance toolkits offer fund managers guidance on approvals, notifications and other regulatory submissions.
Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS Grants MPI License to Crypto Custody Firm BitGo
By Nithya Subramanian | 14/08/2024
BitGo will be able to provide institutional clients with secure digital asset transactions through its insured cold storage custody platform.
Crypto / Digital Assets
The Path Forward: Making Tokenisation a Reality in Singapore
By Justin Christopher | 13/08/2024
Justin Christopher discusses the importance of robust collaboration between businesses and regulators, and aspects of DLT that are often overlooked.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Singapore Court Sentences Crypto CTO for Investment Scam
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 09/08/2024
Wang Xinghong developed a crypto mining app that allowed A&A Blockchain to input fake numbers to misrepresent investor returns.
Crypto / Digital Assets
UK FCA Issues Further Guidance on Crypto Advertising
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 09/08/2024
An FCA review found both positive examples of good practice and instances where firms failed to meet regulatory standards around financial promotions.
Market Infrastructure
Vietnam, Singapore Agree to Boost Stock Exchange Cooperation
By Nithya Subramanian | 08/08/2024
The Vietnam Stock Exchange and Singapore Exchange will work together to develop products and boost stock and derivatives listings.
MAS Pledges to Ensure Allianz-Income Deal Honours Existing Policies
By Nithya Subramanian | 07/08/2024
MAS will hold Income and Allianz accountable to their commitments to all policyholders and protect their interests, said Chee Hong Tat.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX Launches SORA, TONA Futures to Enable More Effective Hedging
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 07/08/2024
SGX says the new futures contracts provide a new tool for hedging interest rate risks and generating capital efficiencies.
AML / KYC
Singapore Parliament Passes Bill to Strengthen AML Regime
By Nithya Subramanian | 07/08/2024
The amendment bill will enable STRO to access more intelligence from government agencies and make it easier for prosecutors to pursue cases.
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