Singapore

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong, Singapore to Strengthen Cooperation on Scam Calls

By Editors | 11/06/2024

Hong Kong’s OFCA and Singapore’s IMDA have signed an MoU to strengthen their cooperation in combating scam calls and messages.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore Sentences 10th Individual in Money Laundering Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2024

Su Jianfeng was sentenced to 17 months. Meanwhile, banks are tightening scrutiny of wealthy clients and providing additional training to staff.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

GCFFC APAC Chapter Publishes First Financial Scams Report

By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2024

The GCFFC calls for the establishment of an international task force or body with a clear anti-fraud and scams mandate.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore Sentences 9th Individual in Money Laundering Case

By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2024

Wang Dehai was sentenced to 16 months in prison; 17 other suspects at large overseas; Deposits involved in the case were held at 16 banks.

Anti-Money Laundering

17 Others Involved in Singapore Money Laundering Probe – Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/06/2024

The SGD 3 billion in cash and assets seized or issued with prohibition of disposal orders belonged to 27 individuals, not just the 10 accused so far.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

SGX Imposes Three Year Ban on Ex-CEO of Listed Company

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/06/2024

The three-year ban is the most severe sanction SGX’s Listings Disciplinary Committee can impose.

Operational Risk

DBS Experienced Service Disruption on Saturday – Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/06/2024

A spokesperson said a “small number” of users experienced network issues when accessing DBS/POSB digibank mobile services on Saturday.

Payments & Settlements

Marketnode Set to Launch New Funds Settlement Infrastructure

By Editors | 04/06/2024

Fundnode will be ready within June with a network of partners including fund managers, wealth managers, and private banks.

AI Risk & Governance

Singapore Launches Governance and Testing Frameworks for GenAI

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2024

Project Moonshot is a toolkit for testing GenAI models. The new Model AI Governance Framework spells out nine dimensions to foster a trusted GenAI ecosystem.