Singapore

Payments & Settlements

Singapore Launches Electronic Deferred Payments to Replace Cheques

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2025

The ABS, with seven major banks, has rolled out two new EDP solutions to support businesses and individuals as corporate cheques are phased out starting 2026.

Trading & Investment

Vietnam Exchange to Enhance Partnership with SGX for DRs

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/07/2025

So far, Depository Receipts on Vietnamese stocks have only been issued in the Thai market. VNX and SGX will work to enable DR issuance in Singapore.

Trading & Investment

SGX Lists First SGD-Hedged ETF Tracking China's ChiNext

By Editors | 23/07/2025

SGX debuted an ETF linked to China's ChiNext Index, offering SGD-hedged exposure through the ETF Connect scheme with Shenzhen.

Trading & Investment

MAS Appoints First Asset Managers Under S$5bn Equities Programme

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/07/2025

The first SGD 1.1 billion of the EMDP will be managed by Avanda, Fullerton, and JP Morgan, while an additional SGD 50 million will be used to enhance research and listings.

Reporting & Disclosures

Most SGX-Listed Companies Not Ready for ISSB Climate Rules: Study

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/07/2025

EY and CPA Australia published a report finding that most SGX-listed companies may be unprepared for ISSB-aligned climate-related disclosures.

Cybersecurity

Singapore Responds to Cyberattack on Critical Infrastructure

By Editors | 21/07/2025

A state-sponsored espionage group, UNC3886, is suspected to be behind an ongoing attack on high-value strategic targets.

Sustainable Finance

UK Backs Singapore’s FAST-P with £70m for Green Energy

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025

Through its development finance arm, the UK will funds to mobilise capital for low-carbon projects and sustainable infrastructure.

Payments & Settlements

India Extends Support for Singapore Payments Link to More Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025

The cross-border payment linkage between Singapore and India will now support 19 Indian banks, enhancing real-time remittance access for users in both countries.

Credit Risk

MAS Proposes Overhaul of Large Exposure Rules for Merchant Banks

By Editors | 18/07/2025

MAS plans to tighten large exposure limits to 25% of Tier 1 capital for merchant banks and refine related-party rules for all banks.