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Conduct, Culture & Accountability
MAS Raises Corporate Governance Expectations for FIs
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2021
New expectations on corporate governance will start to take effect from 1 January 2022, MAS says in its consultation response.
Payments & Settlements
Malaysia Joins PoC Project to Test Cross-border Payment Links
By Editors | 11/11/2021
BNM and PayNet are joining Project Nexus, which was first announced in July by BIS Innovation Hub and MAS to explore new cross-border payment linkages.
Trading & Investment
More than 400 VCCs Established in Singapore to Date: MAS
By Editors | 11/11/2021
As of mid-October, about 300 asset managers have incorporated or re-domiciled more than 400 VCCs in Singapore.
CBDCs
MAS to Build Out CBDC Infrastructure, Technical Competencies
By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2021
Speaking at Singapore Fintech Festival, MAS managing director Ravi Menon outlined three reasons MAS could issue to a CBDC, while also highlighting the associated risks.
DeFi & Web3
MAS to Launch Decentralised Credentials Platform for Fintechs
By Mark Johnston | 09/11/2021
MAS is launching a decentralised platform that will help banks assess the credentials, compliance readiness and credibility of fintech firms.
Reporting & Disclosures
Project Greenprint: MAS Unveils Plans to Boost Green Finance
By Darien Choong | 09/11/2021
To support the green finance ecosystem, MAS and the industry will together develop four interoperable platforms under Project Greenprint.
Cloud & Infrastructure
MAS Unveils Planned Enhancements to Fintech Regulatory Sandbox
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/11/2021
From 1 January 2022, ‘Sandbox Plus’ will be introduced to provide more effective one-stop assistance to innovative fintech firms.
AI Risk & Governance
Singapore to Deepen AI Capabilities in Financial Sector
By Mark Johnston | 09/11/2021
Singapore has pledged an additional S$180mn in additional AI research funding to enhance the financial sector’s AI capabilities.
Cloud & Infrastructure
MAS: SGFinDex Extended to Include Investment Holdings Data
By Editors | 08/11/2021
Individuals can now view information on their investment holdings at SGX’s central depository as part of their consolidated financial position.
Payments & Settlements
Singapore, Philippines to Pursue Cross Border Payment Links
By Editors | 08/11/2021
MAS and the BSP have agreed to pursue real time and QR payment systems links to enable instant, seamless and low-cost cross-border payments.
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