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Fintech / Regtech
MAS Unveils Support Package to Bolster Financial Sector Capabilities
By Editors | 08/04/2020
The package includes training allowances, IBF course subsidies, salary support, digital acceleration grants, and free access to API Exchange.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Relaxes Capital Rules, Defers Policy Implementation
By Editors | 07/04/2020
MAS has adjusted banks’ capital and liquidity requirements to help sustain their lending activities, while also deferring a host of regulatory initiatives until further notice.
Fintech / Regtech
In-Depth: Making Sense of Digital Bank Policy
By Jamie Lloyd Evans | 07/04/2020
Industry veteran Jamie Lloyd Evans takes a detailed look at digital banking regimes in Asia, and the stated – and unstated – motivations behind them.
Capital / Liquidity
Singapore Govt to Increase Risk Share on SME Loans
By Editors | 06/04/2020
The government will increase its risk share of loans made under existing loan financing schemes from 80% to 90%, for loans initiated from 8 Apr until 31 Mar 2021.
AML / KYC
The Four e-KYC Models Around the World
By Claus Christensen | 05/04/2020
Claus Christensen at Know Your Customer Ltd identifies four e-KYC models in use across the world, but says that harmonisation and consolidation of these schemes is likely.
Securities / Derivatives
MAS, ACRA, SGX RegCo Update Guidance on Meeting Conduct
By Editors | 01/04/2020
Guidance is provided on holding general meetings in light of the current 10-person limit on attendance of any event in Singapore.
Market Infrastructure
Fed Establishes Repo Facility to Ease USD Funding Stress
By Editors | 31/03/2020
Foreign central banks can temporarily exchange their US Treasury holdings with the Fed for US dollars, which can then be made available to institutions in their own jurisdictions.
MAS Unveils Debt Relief Measures for Individuals, SMEs
By Editors | 31/03/2020
Mortgage loans and SME term loans can be deferred. Credit card balances can be converted to low-cost term loans. Insurance payments can be deferred or rescheduled.
Capital / Liquidity
Covid-19 Puts Financial Regulation Under Stress
By Peter Guy | 30/03/2020
Business continuity plans, social distancing measures, economic stimulus and liquidity constraints are hindering banks’ abilities to stay consistent with regulators’ expectations, says Peter Guy.
Market Infrastructure
MAS Eases SGD Policy Amid Negative Growth Expectations
By Editors | 30/03/2020
MAS projects the ongoing wave of Covid-19 outbreaks will continue to dampen global growth beyond the first half of the year.
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