Monetary Authority of Singapore

Securities / Derivatives

Asian Regulators Issue Warnings as GameStop Remains in Focus

By Manesh Samtani | 04/02/2021

Authorities in Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea and Malaysia are among those issuing warnings of possible investor losses as heightened volatility continues.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Outlines 2021 Plans to Continue Transitioning to SORA

By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2021

SOR will now end 18 months later to reflect the IBA’s plans, but the transition to SORA in cash products and derivatives markets will continue at pace.

Enforcement

Singapore Authorities Probe Crowdfunding Platform for Misconduct

By Editors | 02/02/2021

The probe is looking into possible offences under the Penal Code and the Securities and Futures Act by group companies belonging to CoAssets Ltd.

Fintech / Regtech

Reporting in Asia: Cutting Through Complexity

By Amy Kwan | 01/02/2021

Specialists from Bloomberg highlight the need for high-quality data and automation through technology to manage day-to-day reporting and ensure compliance.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SGX-Temasek JV to Digitalise Bond Issuance Workflows

By Editors | 31/01/2021

The JV will partner with Covalent Capital to streamline the listing, straight-through processing and settlement of bonds and activities in bond lifecycle management.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Taskforce Proposes Taxonomy for Identifying Green Activities

By Editors | 29/01/2021

The taxonomy draws on the theoretical underpinnings of the EU taxonomy and proposes a traffic-light system which sets out how activities are classified.

Capital / Liquidity

2021 Outlook for BCBS 239 Compliance in Southeast Asia

By Irene Liu | 26/01/2021

PwC’s South East Asia Consulting team discusses progress made to comply with BCBS 239 in Southeast Asian jurisdictions, providing an outlook and recommendations for the year ahead.

Market Infrastructure

Seven Takeaways from MAS’ Technology Risk Management Guidelines

By Grace Chong | 25/01/2021

The amended guidelines represent a firm step towards further strengthening the defences of Singapore’s financial ecosystem, placing the industry in good stead for the post-Covid economic recovery.

AML / KYC

Financial Crime 2021: Digital ID, Due Diligence, Sanctions

By Editors | 21/01/2021

Last year’s financial crime landscape forced many FIs to rapidly adapt to evolving threats. In the year ahead, a continued focus on risk mitigation is prudent.