SINGAPORE

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    MAS Proposes Simplify Data Collection Rules for Insurance Sales

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2024

    The proposals will streamline financial planning and allow consumers to meet their protection needs more easily, MAS said.

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    Enforcement

    Online Criminal Harms Act Takes Effect in Singapore

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2024

    The law has been enabled to take quick actions, giving the government power to issue orders restricting the exposure of users to criminal activities on online platforms.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Singapore Authorities Warn Against ‘Crypto Drainer’ Malware Threat

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/02/2024

    The SPF and CSA recommend using hardware crypto wallets and verifying the legitimacy of smart contracts before interacting with them.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SGX Marks New Milestone with First Active ETF Listing

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/02/2024

    The launch of the new AI-powered active ETF, managed by Lion Global Investors and Nomura Asset Management, was announced last month.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    New Digital Assets Association Launches in Singapore

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/02/2024

    The association will engage with regulators on behalf of the digital assets community through a regulatory sub-committee.

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    Market Infrastructure

    SGX, IDX to Explore Dual Listings Under New MoU

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2024

    SGX and IDX will explore collaboration on depositary receipts, ETF cross-listings, index development, and dual listings.

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    AML / KYC

    Samlit Moneychanger Sued After China Police Freezes Funds: Report

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/01/2024

    While three Chinese nationals working in Singapore alleged breach of agreements and sought compensation. Samlit said it fulfilled all its obligations.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore Launches New Association to Drive Sustainable Finance Collaboration

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 25/01/2024

    The Singapore Sustainable Finance Association aims to support the low-carbon transition and sustainable economic growth in the APAC region.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore Releases Draft Governance Framework on GenAI

    By Editors | 22/01/2024

    IMDA and the AI Verify Foundation are seeking feedback on a draft Model AI Governance Framework for Generative AI until 15 March.

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    AML / KYC

    Singapore Money Laundering Case Tops S$3bn in Assets

    By Editors | 22/01/2024

    Warrants of arrest and Interpol Red Notices have also been issued against two more Cambodian nationals for money laundering offences.

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