Singapore

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Proposes to Revise Margin Limits for Capital Markets Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/05/2025

The MAS has proposed raising the cap on margin exposures that CMSL holders can extend to their clients.

AML / KYC

Fighting Scams is a Community Effort: Singapore Police

By Manesh Samtani | 23/05/2025

Aileen Yap said Singapore’s strategy to fighting scams relies on quick response and collaboration between all stakeholders.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore’s ACRA Launches Guidebook for ESG Trainers

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

The guidebook will support the development of sustainability reporting training programmes and prepare professionals for climate disclosure requirements.

ESG / Sustainability

Gprnt Launches Nationwide Utility for Sustainability Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

SMEs can automatically convert utilities data into key sustainability indicators such as Scope 1 and 2 emissions, at no additional cost.

AML / KYC

FINMA Fines Julius Baer Over High-Risk Client Breaches

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/05/2025

Julius Baer has been fined CHF 4m over AML failures linked to high-risk clients in India, Singapore, and other branches.

Securities / Derivatives

Abaxx Set to Launch Singapore Gold Kilobar Futures

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/05/2025

Abaxx Technologies is set to launch Gold Kilobar Futures and a new spot trading platform in Singapore on 12 June 2025.

Market Infrastructure

SGX RegCo Proposes Shift to Disclosure-Based Regime

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

SGX RegCo is considering removing the profit test criterion or lowering it from the current SGD 30 million to around SGD 10-12 million.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Proposes Reforms to Streamline IPO Process

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

These proposals are part of the first set of initiatives recommended by the Equities Market Review Group earlier this year.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Approves Launch of First Tokenised Fund for Retail Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

With a USD 20 minimum investment, the Franklin Templeton tokenised money market fund aims to broaden access to a traditionally institutional asset class.