Monetary Authority of Singapore

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Best Execution Requirements to Take Effect in March 2022

By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2020

Following from a November 2017 consultation paper, MAS has set an 18-month transitional period for Singapore financial firms to comply with best execution requirements.

Market Infrastructure

UOB Issues First Dual Tranche SORA-SOFR Loan for CapitaLand

By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2020

UOB and CapitaLand aim to enhance market confidence in adopting SORA and help accelerate the transition away from SOR, in line with MAS objectives.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS to Launch SGD Liquidity Facility, Enhance USD Facility

By Manesh Samtani | 03/09/2020

The enhancements will fortify the resilience of Singapore’s banking sector and financial markets, and enable banks to continue to support the needs of businesses and individuals.

AML / KYC

Trade-based Money Laundering: Avoiding Murky Waters

By Jamil Ahmed | 31/08/2020

HSBC Singapore’s Jamil Ahmed calls for continued vigilance, the use of technology, and participation in public-private partnerships to mitigate trade-based money laundering risks.

Singapore Raises Salary Requirement for Financial Sector Work Visa

By Manesh Samtani | 27/08/2020

MAS officials have recently said protecting Singaporean jobs was a “top priority” and that financial sector employers must “commit to growing the local talent pool”.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Malaysia, Indonesia Regulators Sign Fintech Cooperation Pact

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/08/2020

The agreement aims to facilitate information sharing, provide joint innovation opportunities, and facilitate cross-border referrals of fintech businesses.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Authorities Charge Five Remisiers for False Trading

By Editors | 20/08/2020

The five individuals charged were former remisiers for Phillip Securities, OCBC Securities, DBS Vickers Securities, and Maybank Kim Eng Securities.

Market Infrastructure

The Case for a Central Lending Platform in Singapore

By Irene Liu | 20/08/2020

Not enough SMEs are taking advantage of government supported loan programmes, in part due to the onerous processes involved in accessing them, say PwC’s Irene Liu and Shierly Mondianti.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Becomes First Asian Government Entity to Issue RFR Debt

By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2020

Singapore is seen to be leading Asia in its preparation for the cessation of LIBOR at the end-of 2021. Earlier this month, MAS announced new initiatives to catalyse SORA markets.