Monetary Authority of Singapore

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Cybercrime Surges as AI-Powered Threats and Real-Time Scams Challenge Banks

By Nathan Lynch | 14/11/2025

AI-driven cyberattacks, real-time payment scams and “dynamic friction” were hot topics at this year’s Singapore Fintech Festival.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

MAS, Singapore Police Warn of New Scam Using Doctored ID Cards

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

The new scam tactic involves the use of digitally altered identity cards to open payment service accounts, which are then used to receive proceeds from scams.

AI Risk & Governance

MAS, FCA Forge AI-in-Finance Partnership to Drive Responsible Innovation

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/11/2025

Besides joint initiatives, the FCA will also establish first physical presence in Singapore, appointing a Financial Services Attaché at the British High Commission.

Tokenisation

DBS, Franklin Templeton Launch Singapore’s First Tokenised Retail Fund

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/11/2025

The tokenised money market Fund utilises blockchain to lower entry thresholds and broaden investor access to high-quality assets.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Firms Adopting ISDA Digital Reporting Standard See Cost, Accuracy Benefits

By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2025

A new ISDA report shows firms using the DRR standard for APAC and global rules achieve up to 50% cost savings and near-perfect reporting accuracy.

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.