Monetary Authority of Singapore

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Flags Lapses in Insurers’ Stress Testing, Warns Against Box-ticking Compliance

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/01/2026

Reviews of recent ORSA submissions uncovered missing stress tests and misinterpretations of enterprise risk management requirements, requiring insurers to strengthen governance.

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Enhanced Safeguards for Retail Investors Take Effect in Singapore

By Manesh Samtani | 30/12/2025

New measures mandate pre-transaction checks, audio-recorded call-backs, and introduce the role of a 'Trusted Individual' for vulnerable clients.

Fintech / Regtech

StanChart Launches Tokenised Deposits Under HK, Singapore Initiatives

By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2025

The solution for multi-currency, 24/7 liquidity management was launched under the HKMA's Project Ensemble and MAS's Project Guardian initiatives.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore, China Deepen Financial Ties with Market Access Initiatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/12/2025

Some of the key measures include expanded bond market access, secondary listings and digital currency payments pilot for travellers.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Clarifies Licensing Rules for Investment Platforms, Angel Networks

By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2025

The regulator has provided new illustrative examples and updated guidance to clarify when a Capital Markets Services licence is required.

AML / KYC

Singapore AML Reforms Tested by Prince Group’s ‘Integrated’ Crime Model

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025

New commentary says recent allegations against Prince Group show a shift from sequential to integrated criminal enterprises, testing new frameworks.

Capital / Liquidity

BIS Paper Urges Coordinated Solvency Tests for Emergency Liquidity

By Editors | 15/12/2025

A new brief highlights divergent approaches in Asia and calls for consistency between liquidity support and resolution frameworks.

ESG / Sustainability

Financial Regulators Failing on Nature Risk Despite Climate Progress, WWF Says

By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

A global assessment finds major gaps in addressing risks from deforestation and water stress, urging APAC regulators to act.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Unveils Report on Tokenised FX Pilot for Cross-Border Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/12/2025

The PoC demonstrated that tokenised FX and settlement can be integrated with existing retail payment systems, paving the way for faster and more resilient cross-border transactions.