Monetary Authority of Singapore

Structural Regulation

SGX RegCo Unveils Reforms to Equities Listing Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

SGX RegCo has cut the Mainboard profit test threshold, removed the financial watch list, and tightened disclosure standards to align Singapore with global best practices.

Reporting & Disclosures

Singapore Developing Cross-Border Renewable Energy Certificate Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

The initiative aims to harmonise renewable energy tracking across Southeast Asia and support credible cross-border electricity trade.

Capital Adequacy

MAS Finalises Risk-based Capital Framework for Insurers

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

MAS will remove simplified capital charge options for structured products and extend favourable capital treatment to infrastructure corporates.

Sustainable Finance

Singapore Unveils New Initiatives to Develop Carbon Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/10/2025

Singapore has launched new VCM guidance and an SGD 15 million MAS grant to accelerate credible decarbonisation and financial sector participation in the carbon markets.

Market Abuse

MAS Imposes 10-year Ban on Ex-trader for Market Misconduct

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/10/2025

MAS has barred Tang Boon Hai for 10 years following his conviction for false trading and market manipulation involving KTL Global shares.

Stablecoins

BIS Flags Divergent Rules for Stablecoin Yields in Hong Kong, Singapore

By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

A new paper from the Financial Stability Institute highlights a regulatory split in Asia on crypto platforms offering interest-like returns.

Alternative Markets

Asia Taking Cautious 'Step-by-Step' Approach to Retail Private Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

Regulators speaking at the ASIFMA Asset Management Conference said they are developing risk-calibrated frameworks while grappling with liquidity, valuation, and investor education challenges.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore Jails Ex-Julius Baer Banker in $3b Money Laundering Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/10/2025

Liu Ka has become the second relationship manager to be jailed over Singapore’s largest money-laundering case.

Market Abuse

MAS to Strengthen Investor Recourse in Market Misconduct Cases

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/10/2025

The proposed measures include appointing designated representatives, introducing legal funding grants, and easing procedural barriers to collective civil action.