Monetary Authority of Singapore

    Market Infrastructure

    MAS Calls for Enhanced Security After Bank Heist

    By Samuel Riding | 11/07/2016

    Standard Chartered branch did not have a guard on duty when crime was committed.

    Thomson Reuters Org ID Ensures Alignment With SG Banks’ KYC Practices

    By Samuel Riding | 08/07/2016

    Thomson Reuters Org ID KYC, the global Know Your Customer end-to-end client identity managed service, has adopted the Association of […]

    Market Infrastructure

    MAS to Enhance Cloud Service Guidelines

    By Samuel Riding | 05/07/2016

    Revised guidelines will aim to protect FIs’ customer information and lessen risks from outsourcing.

    Market Infrastructure

    Singapore, Australia Establish Fintech Tie-up

    By Samuel Riding | 16/06/2016

    Agreement aims to reduce regulatory uncertainty and time to market, MAS says.

    AML / KYC

    MAS Sets Up Dedicated AML Unit

    By Samuel Riding | 14/06/2016

    Singapore regulator will also create new enforcement unit, drawing in staff from different divisions.

    Market Infrastructure

    MAS Eases Start-up, SME Crowd-funding Access

    By Samuel Riding | 09/06/2016

    Regulator to simplify qualification for issuers raising less than SGD5 million.

    AML / KYC

    Regulators’ Cybersecurity Expectations Lack Clarity – Hogan Lovells

    By Samuel Riding | 06/06/2016

    Law firm says it is unclear what benchmarks Hong Kong and Singapore will use.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore Launches Fintech Sandbox Consultation

    By Samuel Riding | 06/06/2016

    Fintechs will be able to serve customers while not having to comply with regulation.

    1MDB, BSI and the Tectonic Shift in Swiss Banking

    By Peter Guy | 30/05/2016

    Beyond recent revelations, new regulations and prosecution powers will reshape an industry’s entire future.

    Market Infrastructure

    CME Granted Singapore Clearing House Status

    By Samuel Riding | 26/05/2016

    Status allows CME Clearing to sign up direct members to exchange-traded and OTC contracts.

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