SINGAPORE

Hong Kong, Singapore to Strengthen Cooperation on Scam Calls

By Editors | 11/06/2024

Hong Kong’s OFCA and Singapore’s IMDA have signed an MoU to strengthen their cooperation in combating scam calls and messages.

Enforcement

Singapore Sentences 10th Individual in Money Laundering Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2024

Su Jianfeng was sentenced to 17 months. Meanwhile, banks are tightening scrutiny of wealthy clients and providing additional training to staff.

AML / KYC

GCFFC APAC Chapter Publishes First Financial Scams Report

By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2024

The GCFFC calls for the establishment of an international task force or body with a clear anti-fraud and scams mandate.

AML / KYC

Singapore Sentences 9th Individual in Money Laundering Case

By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2024

Wang Dehai was sentenced to 16 months in prison; 17 other suspects at large overseas; Deposits involved in the case were held at 16 banks.

AML / KYC

17 Others Involved in Singapore Money Laundering Probe – Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/06/2024

The SGD 3 billion in cash and assets seized or issued with prohibition of disposal orders belonged to 27 individuals, not just the 10 accused so far.

Enforcement

SGX Imposes Three Year Ban on Ex-CEO of Listed Company

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/06/2024

The three-year ban is the most severe sanction SGX’s Listings Disciplinary Committee can impose.

Fintech / Regtech

DBS Experienced Service Disruption on Saturday – Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/06/2024

A spokesperson said a “small number” of users experienced network issues when accessing DBS/POSB digibank mobile services on Saturday.

Securities / Derivatives

Marketnode Set to Launch New Funds Settlement Infrastructure

By Editors | 04/06/2024

Fundnode will be ready within June with a network of partners including fund managers, wealth managers, and private banks.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Launches Governance and Testing Frameworks for GenAI

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2024

Project Moonshot is a toolkit for testing GenAI models. The new Model AI Governance Framework spells out nine dimensions to foster a trusted GenAI ecosystem.