Singapore

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Singapore Appoints Committee to Review Corporate Governance Code

By Editors | 30/05/2025

Committee to examine board independence, diversity, and sustainability disclosures, ensuring Singapore remains a trusted global financial hub.

Market Abuse

Singapore Court Jails Trader for Market Manipulation

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/05/2025

Calvin Gan traded illiquid stocks on SGX by exploiting a trading algorithm used by Merrill Lynch. He used fake orders to profit from its automated responses.

Trading & Investment

MAS to Shortlist Managers for Market Development Fund by Q3

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/05/2025

MAS has drawn strong interest from global and regional asset managers for its SGD 5 billion programme aimed at revitalising the local stock market.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore Updates Accountancy Code to Strengthen Tax Planning Ethics

By Editors | 29/05/2025

ACRA adopts global standards for tax services, effective July 2025, with transitional provisions for existing engagements.

KYC & CDD

GLEIF Launches Global Partner Programme to Boost LEI Adoption

By Editors | 28/05/2025

The initiative aims to expand the use of the LEI and vLEI through collaboration with data vendors, financial institutions and tech firms.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore “Scamdemic” Attributed to “Rich and Naive” Population

By Editors | 28/05/2025

Singapore has among the highest per-capita scam losses globally. In 80% of reported cases, victims transfer funds to fraudsters voluntarily.

Trading & Investment

Shanghai to Accelerate Launch of New Futures Products

By Manesh Samtani | 26/05/2025

SHFE joined the UNSSE Initiative and will accelerate the launch of new futures products and the opening up of its nickel contract.

Reporting & Disclosures

Singaporeans Want Banks With More Societal Impact: ABS Survey

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/05/2025

While trust in Singapore’s banks remains strong, many Singaporeans expect them to play a more meaningful role in serving the community.

Capital Adequacy

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.