Singapore

Trading & Investment

SGX Sets Out Listing Requirements for Active ETFs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/12/2023

Active ETF managers must publish indicative NAV throughout the trading day, disclose NAV daily, and publish fund performance and portfolio holdings monthly.

Sustainable Finance

Singapore Unveils Asia-focused Blended Finance Initiative

By Editors | 05/12/2023

The blended finance platform will bring together concessional as well as commercial capital to invest in green and transition projects.

Capital Adequacy

Singapore Banks Cite Market, Operational Risks as Basel III Challenges

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2023

With MAS implementing the last phase of Basel III requirements from July 2024, local banks have installed strong controls and programmes to ensure compliance.

Liquidity Risk

MAS Proposes Revisions to Capital Framework for AEs & ACHs

By Editors | 05/12/2023

The current capital framework for Approved Exchanges and Approved Clearing Houses may not adequately address liquidity risks, MAS said.

Sustainable Finance

MAS Launches Coalition to Test Carbon Credits for Coal Phase-Out

By Editors | 04/12/2023

Two pilot projects will be undertaken to test the use of transition credits to help finance the early retirement of coal-fired plants.

Anti-Money Laundering

OCBC Files Suit Against Money Laundering Suspect – Report

By Editors | 04/12/2023

The suspect was among the ten Chinese-born individuals arrested in August for offences including money laundering and forgery.

Reporting & Disclosures

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.

Trading & Investment

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.

Credit Risk

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.