MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE

US Approves SGX’s Board of Trade Registration

By Editors | 23/01/2015

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved Singapore Exchanges’ (SGX) registration as a Foreign Board of Trade (FBOT), allowing US-based clients access to SGX’s derivatives trading platform.

Should Bankers Even Be Paid?

By Peter Guy | 15/01/2015

Regulators have embarked on a long and winding crusade to control bankers’ salaries.

Singapore to Allow Increased Access to Corporate Bonds

By Editors | 30/12/2014

The Monetary Authority of Singapore said it will propose legislations that will make it easier for companies to offer bonds to retail investors in a bid to boost the bond market.

Singapore Returns $8 Billion to Banks Involved in Rate Rigging

By Editors | 06/11/2014

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has returned S$10 billion ($8 billion) in fines it levied on 19 banks connected to the rigging of financial benchmarks and foreign exchange.

China Allows Direct Trading of Renminbi, Singapore Dollar

By Editors | 28/10/2014

China has allowed the direct trade between its currency and the Singapore dollar, helping to boost business ties between the two economies.

Singapore Seeks Reforms on REIT Market Rules

By Editors | 09/10/2014

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has consulted the industry on a series of reforms to Singapore’s real estate investment trust (REIT) market that relaxes investment rules and imposes measures that safeguard interest of investors.

Singapore Plans Legislative Changes to Boost Financial Advisory Industry

By Editors | 06/10/2014

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is seeking industry views on legislations that will raise the standards and professionalism of the financial advisory (FA) industry, and encourage greater efficiency in the distribution of life insurance and investment products.

Singapore Consults on New FATCA Compliance Rules

By Editors | 21/09/2014

Singapore authorities are seeking industry views on new regulations to help financial institutions in Singapore comply with the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.

Singapore Exchange Seeks Broader Enforcement Powers, Listing Committees

By Editors | 18/09/2014

Singapore Exchange (SGX) is seeking industry views on its bid for broader enforcement powers against market participants that violate its listing rules.