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Cybersecurity
MAS Cyber Security Panel Highlights Risks from Emerging Tech
By Manesh Samtani | 03/10/2018
Cybersecurity experts on the panel discussed the growing adoption by financial institutions of new technologies such as cloud services and open APIs.
Structural Regulation
Singapore Passes Bill Enabling New VCC Fund Structure
By Manesh Samtani | 03/10/2018
The Variable Capital Company structure is aimed at boosting Singapore’s status as an full-service international fund management centre.
Structural Regulation
MAS Goes Live with Reporting Requirement for OTC Commodity, Equity Trades
By Manesh Samtani | 02/10/2018
Firms must report OTC derivatives transactions in commodities and equities to a licensed trade repository; DTCC welcomes the MAS’ move to improve transparency and reduce risk.
Payments & Settlements
MAS Publishes User Protection Guidelines for E-Payments
By Manesh Samtani | 01/10/2018
The guidelines establish a common baseline protection from losses arising from isolated unauthorised or erroneous electronic payment transactions.
Supervision & Enforcement
MAS Publishes Monograph Detailing Enforcement Approach
By Manesh Samtani | 25/09/2018
Monograph outlines how MAS manages enforcement work in three areas: detection, investigations and in taking enforcement action.
Structural Regulation
SGX Shareholders Voice Concerns Over Regulatory Powers
By Manesh Samtani | 21/09/2018
Despite robust profits and extensive expansion plans announced at its AGM, SGX was criticised for not doing enough to protect minority shareholders.
Structural Regulation
Singapore, China Achieve ‘New Milestones in Financial Cooperation’
By Editors | 21/09/2018
Collaboration to focus on strengthening supervision, enhancing connectivity, cooperating on fintech and supporting the Belt and Road initiative.
Payments & Settlements
MAS Simplifies Mobile Payments with Unified Payment QR Code
By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2018
The SGQR combines multiple payment QR codes into a single SGQR label, to be rolled out across Singapore over the next six months.
Payments & Settlements
HKMA Launches Faster Payment System, Common QR Code
By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2018
New payment system connects banks and stored-value facility operators to enable instant payments in Hong Kong dollar and renminbi.
Cloud & Infrastructure
MAS, CFTC Sign Fintech Cooperation Arrangement
By Editors | 17/09/2018
Cooperation arrangement focuses on information sharing and facilitating referrals of fintech firms between Singapore and the US.
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