MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE

    Singapore’s First Bitcoin ATM to Arrive in March Amid Regulatory Warning

    By Editors | 04/02/2014

    Singaporeans will be able to swap their physical dollars for Bitcoins when the first ATM for the virtual currency lands next month.

    Singapore Opens RQFII License for Local Financial Institutions

    By Editors | 28/01/2014

    The Monetary Authority of Singapore introduces Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (RQFII) license, bolstering the country’s credentials as an offshore yuan hub.

    Singapore Releases Report on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing

    By Editors | 13/01/2014

    A Singapore government-wide National Risk Assessment (NRA) exercise over two years has found in many sectors a robust regime to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

    MAS Issues Response on Consultation Papers

    By Editors | 02/01/2014

    The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued their response to the feedback on MAS Notice 637 and Covered Bonds Issuance by Singapore Banks.

    MAS Consultation Paper on Changes to Banking Act

    By Editors | 29/11/2013

    The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is proposing several changes to the Banking Act (BA) to strengthen its supervisory oversight […]

    Securities / Derivatives

    EMIR Drives Legal Entity Identifiers Adoption in APAC

    By Editors | 28/11/2013

    The European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) has become the key driver this year for Asian regulators beginning to include pre-LEI codes in their reporting requirements

    SGX Names New Chief Regulatory and Chief Risk Officers

    By Editors | 25/11/2013

    Singapore Exchange (SGX) has announced that Yeo Lian Sim is retiring as Chief Regulatory & Risk Officer at the end […]

    IMF Assessment Rates Singapore as Well Regulated

    By Editors | 16/11/2013

    The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced that an assessment under the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s Financial Sector Assessment […]

    MAS Approve DTCC Trade Depository in Singapore

    By Editors | 06/11/2013

    The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has announced it has received approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) […]

    China-Singapore Strengthen Financial Cooperation

    By Editors | 22/10/2013

    Singapore and China have agreed on new initiatives to strengthen cooperation on financial sector development and regulation. The agreement was […]

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