SINGAPORE

ESG / Sustainability

MAS Finalises Sustainable Finance Taxonomy After Four Consultations

By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2023

The Singapore-Asia Taxonomy now provides a framework to phase-out coal-fired power plants, which MAS says is critical in APAC.

Market Infrastructure

SGX Announces First Listings Under Shanghai ETF Link

By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2023

ETF listed on SGX will give investors exposure to high dividend paying Shanghai stocks. ETF listed on SSE will track Indian and Southeast Asian tech companies.

AML / KYC

MAS Spotlights Interest Rate and Money Laundering Risks

By Editors | 29/11/2023

The latest Financial Stability Review discusses the impact of rising global interest rates on households and increased concerns over money laundering.

Securities / Derivatives

SET, SGX to Add More Stocks to Depositary Receipts Linkage

By Editors | 28/11/2023

The first three Thai stocks listed depositary receipts on SGX in May. One SGX stock, Singapore Airlines, has so far listed DRs in Thailand.

AML / KYC

Singapore Banks to Roll Out “Money-locking” Anti-Scam Measure

By Editors | 28/11/2023

‘Locked up’ funds will remain safe, even if the customer’s mobile devices or bank account login credentials fall into the wrong hands.

Securities / Derivatives

Low AUM, High Risk-based Capital Rules to Disrupt Funds Industry

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2023

As MAS plans to repeal the RFMC regime, players said that consolidation and dropouts are expected to impact the industry.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore-listed Firms Progress in Sustainability Reporting, Some Gaps Revealed

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 24/11/2023

Sustainability reporting and climate disclosures are tools for tracking a company’s long-term growth, noted Singapore’s DPM at the SGX Sustainability Reporting Review 2023 launch.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS to Phase in New Crypto Rules Starting Mid-2024

By Editors | 23/11/2023

The rules cover business conduct, technology risks, and consumer access. Crypto assets can be counted towards accredited investor net worth calculations.

Tax Incentives Crucial to Attracting Single Family Offices to Singapore

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 21/11/2023

The slew of sops along with the regulator’s focus on quality investors has made the city-state a preferred destination for the super-rich.