Singapore

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS, ABS Reject Calls to Loosen Anti-scam Cooling-off Rule

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

    MAS and ABS say scam risks remain too high to exempt own-account transfers from the 24-hour cooling-off rule, despite customer complaints.

    Market Infrastructure

    MAS Raises US Dollar Liquidity Concerns With Banks

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 28/11/2025

    Regulatory pressure and stresses in the market are prompting Singapore banks to reassess their US dollar liquidity positions.

    Fintech / Regtech

    EY Launches Risk Lab to Help FIs Tackle Surging Compliance Demands

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2025

    The new lab will co-create technology solutions with clients, focusing on non-financial risks like financial crime amid tightening regional regulations.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore Orders Apple, Google to Block Spoofing on Messaging Apps

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/11/2025

    The SPF has directed the two companies to deploy anti-spoofing safeguards on iMessage and Google Messages by 30 November to curb rising impersonation scams.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore Court Allows $2.7bn 1MDB Suit Against StanChart to Proceed

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/11/2025

    Liquidators can move forward with a major claim accusing Standard Chartered of enabling illicit transfers tied to the 1MDB scandal.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore Widens Probe into Prince Group, Raids Car Leasing Firm

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

    Authorities have expanded a money-laundering investigation linked to Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi, targeting a local car-leasing firm in new raids and arrests.

    Sanctions

    Singapore Imposes Financial Sanctions on Four Israeli Settlers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/11/2025

    MAS directed all Singapore financial institutions to freeze assets and block transactions tied to four Israeli settlers.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Dubai Regulator Flags Asia Trade, AI Governance as Key Priorities

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2025

    DFSA’s Justin Baldacchino highlights increasing focus on new Asia-MENA trade corridors and the rising use of AI among regulated entities.

    Sanctions

    Age of Empires: ASEAN Plays Vital Role Amid Global Power Games

    By Nathan Lynch | 21/11/2025

    ASEAN nations are positioning themselves as a neutral bridge between China and the US, as geopolitical upheaval and sanctions continue to fragment global trade and financial services.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Singapore Regulator Unveils Major Equities Market Reforms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

    The Equities Market Review Group has proposed an SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge, a SGD 30 million “Value Unlock” package, and new EQDP managers.

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