Monetary Authority of Singapore

    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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