MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE

Australian Regulator Grants First Trade Repository Licence

By Editors | 16/09/2014

Australian Securities and Investments Commission has granted an Australian derivative trade repository licence to DTCC Derivatives Repository (Singapore) Pte Ltd (DDRS), the first licence of its kind in the country.

Securities / Derivatives

Regulatory Pressures Drive Demand for Client Management Solutions in Asia Pacific

By Editors | 08/09/2014

In a sign of an increasing regulatory pressure for financial institutions in Asia Pacific, regulatory onboarding, entity data and client lifecycle management solutions provider Fenergo is expanding in the region.

Singapore Seeks Wider Retail Access to Bonds

By Editors | 02/09/2014

Singapore plans wider retail investor participation in the bond market by offering increased access to corporate bonds in a bid to boost trade in securities.

ASEAN Launches Collective Investment Scheme

By Editors | 26/08/2014

Singapore-based fund managers can now offer their funds directly to investors in Malaysia and Thailand under a streamlined authorization process following the launch of the ASEAN Collective Investment Scheme (CIS).

Indian Large Banks Trim Exposure in Singapore

By Editors | 20/08/2014

India’s large banks are reducing their exposure in Singapore amid tightened regulation and oversight by the Monetary Authority of Singapore of foreign banks.

Sanctions

Leveraging Technology for Compliance and Performance

By Editors | 19/08/2014

Accuity CEO Hugh Jones describes how advanced systems are revolutionising banks’ ability to meet regulations.

Singapore Plans Enhanced Oversight of Credit Bureaus

By Editors | 12/08/2014

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is seeking industry views on a proposal to tighten oversight of credit bureaus.

Singapore Seeks Tougher Rules for Financial Benchmarks

By Editors | 29/07/2014

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is proposing a legislation that will introduce a regulatory framework for financial benchmarks.

Singapore Plans Stronger Safeguards for Investors

By Editors | 22/07/2014

The Monetary Authority of Singapore will require providers of investment products to rate their offerings for complexity and risks, as part of measures aimed at enhancing regulatory framework to safeguard investors’ interests.