Singapore

AI Risk & Governance

DBS, EnterpriseSG, IMDA Launch Programme to Upskill SMEs on GenAI

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/12/2024

The programme offers SMEs a “structured, simplified approach” to discover use cases and practical applications of GenAI solutions for their business operations.

Market Abuse

MAS Fines JPMorgan Over Misconduct by Relationship Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/12/2024

JPMorgan relationship managers misrepresented the price components in OTC bond transactions and overcharged clients.

Reporting & Disclosures

Singapore’s Top Companies Lead Global Sustainability Efforts: KPMG

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/12/2024

KPMG survey finds all of Singapore’s top 100 companies report on sustainability. However, challenges remain that warrant further attention.

Capital Adequacy

MAS Finalises New Leverage, Disclosure Requirements for REITs

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/11/2024

A minimum interest coverage ratio of 1.5 times and a 50 percent aggregate leverage cap apply to all REITs with immediate effect.

Capital Adequacy

MAS: Singapore Banks Show Resilience to Global Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2024

Singapore banks still met the minimum capital and liquidity requirements in the Adverse scenario of the industry-wide stress test.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Court Commences Nickel Trading Fraud Trial

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2024

Ng Yu Zhi faces charges of fraudulent trading, cheating, forgery and money laundering. The trial is expected to take over 50 days.

Capital Adequacy

MAS Revises Notice 637 on Risk-based Capital Adequacy

By Editors | 28/11/2024

MAS updated Notice 637, which sets out risk-based capital adequacy requirements for locally-incorporated banks.

ESG Data

ASEAN Stock Exchanges to Issue RFI to Develop ESG Data Infrastructure

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/11/2024

The effort aims to enhance ESG data standardisation, attract global investors, and position ASEAN as a hub for sustainable development.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

MAS Bans Former UOB Representative for 14 Years

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/11/2024

MAS has prohibited Loh Sheng Yang from offering financial advisory and capital markets services after he defrauded 17 victims of over S$1 million.