Monetary Authority of Singapore

Crypto / Digital Assets

UK and Singapore Investment Bodies Join MAS’ Project Guardian

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

UK’s IA and IMAS have are the first asset management trade bodies to join the global initiative to advance asset tokenisation and digital finance standards.

Trending

Hong Kong Reportedly Pressuring Insurers to Repatriate Investment Roles

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/08/2025

Hong Kong's insurance regulator is reportedly pushing life insurers to reverse the migration of talent and capital to Singapore.

Fintech / Regtech

India to Launch Globally Integrated FinTech Capability Hub on 21 Aug

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/08/2025

The government of Odisha has teamed up with Singapore’s GFTN to build an internationally competitive, innovation-driven and inclusive fintech landscape.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS-backed Group Urges Regulatory Convergence on Stablecoins

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2025

A new GFTN report warns divergent national rules risk creating 'walled gardens' and calls for global standards and cooperation to unlock cross-border payment potential.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Singapore Charges Director of Crypto Platform Operator with Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/08/2025

MAS referred Tokenize Xchange to police after its licence was rejected and it found potential asset shortfalls and false representations.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Confirms End-2026 Phase-Out for Corporate Cheques

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

MAS has finalised its roadmap to stop processing corporate cheques from 2027, introducing new e-payment solutions and a new system for remaining users.

Capital / Liquidity

APAC Regulators Urge Timely FRTB Implementation in Europe, US

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 31/07/2025

Regulators in Asia worry about the harm divergent implementation timetables cause to their banks.

Securities / Derivatives

JP Morgan and Fullerton Unveil Plans for Singapore's EQDP Initiative

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/07/2025

The fund managers, recently selected by MAS to participate in the Equity Market Development Programme, said they will offer diversified exposure and stable income to investors.

Enforcement

Singapore's Seatrium to Pay $188m to Resolve Corruption Probe

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/07/2025

The firm has signed a leniency agreement in Brazil and a DPA in Singapore related to ‘Operation Car Wash’.