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Market Infrastructure
Singapore Pledges $5bn to Private Equity, Venture Capital Firms
By Garima Chitkara | 14/11/2018
At Singapore Fintech Festival, MAS said it will place up to $5bn for management with private equity and venture capital firms focused on infrastructure and enterprise financing.
Market Infrastructure
SGX to Launch New T+2 Securities Settlement System from 10 December
By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2018
Among several other enhancements, moving from a T+3 to a T+2 settlement cycle will harmonise Singapore with stock markets in Australia, the EU, Hong Kong and the US.
Fintech / Regtech
New STO Platform Gets Backing from SGX, Temasek
By Editors | 13/11/2018
SGX and a Temasek unit have invested in a new platform that is seeking MAS licensing to enable fundraising in Singapore through security token offerings.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Issues Guidance on Responsible Use of AI, Data Analytics
By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2018
MAS managing director Ravi Menon announced the release of the Fairness, Ethics, Accountability & Transparency, or FEAT, Principles at the Singapore Fintech Festival.
Market Infrastructure
Asia Region Funds Passport: What You Need to Know
By Leo Chen | 12/11/2018
Technology will be critical to address inconsistencies in processes, practices and standards across ARFP-participating jurisdictions, says Calastone’s Leo Chen.
Market Infrastructure
MAS, CSRC Enhance Cooperation on Capital Markets, Derivatives
By Editors | 01/11/2018
The derivatives MoU will enhance cross-border supervision and the development of futures markets, while staff exchanges will deepen ties between the agencies.
Market Infrastructure
Delivering Value from OTC Derivatives Repository Data
By Oliver Williams | 29/10/2018
DTCC’s Oliver Williams explores the use cases of enhanced trade repository data, as Asia’s regulators and institutions seek even greater transparency of OTC derivatives markets.
Fintech / Regtech
India’s Cabinet Approves Singapore MoU on Fintech Cooperation
By Editors | 25/10/2018
The MoU was signed in June to establish an India-Singapore joint working group aimed at strengthening fintech cooperation.
Market Infrastructure
ACMF Launches Social and Sustainability Bond Standards for ASEAN
By Editors | 16/10/2018
The new standards complement the ASEAN Green Bond Standards introduced last year. A new framework also announced will facilitate cross-border movement of investment advisers.
Big Picture
E-wallet Operator Oversight to Benefit Singapore Financial Stability: Moody’s
By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2018
Coming into force next year, the Payment Services Bill will require e-wallet operators to ring-fence wallet funds from lending activities, a move Moody’s says will benefit banks.
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