Monetary Authority of Singapore

Sustainable Finance

MAS Unveils TRACTION Report to Drive Asia’s Energy Transition

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

Final TRACTION report outlines how high-integrity energy transition credits can accelerate Asia’s move away from coal while ensuring energy reliability and social inclusion.

AI Risk & Governance

Singapore, Indonesia Renew Fintech Co-operation to Boost Digital Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

MAS and OJK will work jointly to advance digital innovation, strengthen financial sector ties, and support ASEAN’s digital economy growth.

Tokenisation

Australia Risks 'Being Left Behind' on Tokenisation, ASIC Chair Warns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

ASIC chair has called for urgent action, regulatory reform, and a relaunch of its innovation hub to capitalise on DLT developments.

Stablecoins

GFTN, Ripple Launch Global Digital Assets Training for Policymakers

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

The new global digital assets literacy initiative aims to strengthen regulatory capacity among central bankers and policymakers.

Anti-Money Laundering

Mining the Blockchain: Lessons from the Prince Group Laundering Case

By Nathan Lynch | 10/11/2025

The US DOJ’s case against Chen Zhi, chairman of Cambodian-headquartered Prince Group, has provided a unique window into the role of cryptocurrency in modern money laundering schemes.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore Revokes Tax Perks for Two SFOs Linked to Prince Group

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2025

The action took place after police seized more than S$150 million in assets linked to Prince Group chairman Chen Zhi, who was sanctioned by the US and UK.

Emerging Prudential Risks

ASIC Warns of 'Minsky Moment' in Australian Private Credit Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/11/2025

ASIC is calling for urgent market innovation and warns of potential law reform if industry practices in the AUD 200 billion sector do not improve.

Capital Adequacy

MAS Pushes AI, Capital, Climate Finance for Insurers

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2025

MAS outlined plans to expand insurance-linked securities, support sustainable infrastructure investment, and promote safe AI adoption.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore Seizes S$150m Linked to Cambodian Tycoon in Fraud Probe

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2025

Singapore police have seized assets tied to Chen Zhi, following a global investigation into a vast money laundering and fraud network connected to forced-labour scam operations in Cambodia.