Monetary Authority of Singapore

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Proposes Expanded Regulatory Regime for CSDs

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2026

The regulator has proposed extending oversight to all CSDs, with new approval, governance and risk requirements under updated securities framework.

Enforcement

MAS Bans Ex-Bankers Over Roles in S$3bn Money Laundering Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/03/2026

Two former relationship managers who were convicted last year have received multi-year bans for offences including forgery and money laundering.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Revises Valuation and Capital Rules for Insurance Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

The amendments introduce detailed criteria for infrastructure investments, new credit-spread factors and updated market-risk calculations across insurers and insurance-led financial holding groups.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Outlines Initiatives to Boost Sustainable Finance Ecosystem

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2026

Minister Indranee Rajah outlines a multi-pronged strategy, including workforce training, a progressive carbon tax, and major financing initiatives to tackle climate risks.

AML / KYC

Singapore Police Arrests Capital Asia Directors, Freezes S$160m in AML Probe

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/03/2026

A joint operation by the police and MAS was initiated after receiving information about possible unlawful activities by the company.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS to Review Corporate Governance Code to Boost Value Creation

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

MAS proposes updates to Singapore’s corporate governance code to strengthen board oversight, improve investor engagement and support sustainable shareholder value creation.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Proposes Overhaul of Operational and Third-Party Risk Frameworks

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

New consultations aim to expand oversight to all third-party arrangements and enhance public disclosures for systemically important institutions.

ESG / Sustainability

MAS Issues Transition Planning Guidelines for Financial Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2026

The new supervisory guidance requires banks, insurers and asset managers to strengthen climate risk management and support economy-wide transition efforts.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS in Talks with Global Banks to Advance Gold Hub Ambitions - Reports

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2026

Singapore is working with global and local banks to boost liquidity and attract growing demand from wealthy investors.