Monetary Authority of Singapore

    Tokenisation

    MAS to Promote Tokenisation, AI while Safeguarding Stability

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

    MAS will also back digital innovation and Asia’s low-carbon transition, while ensuring robust supervision in the financial system, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.

    Trading & Investment

    SGX to Launch New Index Tracking Non-STI Companies

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

    MAS Deputy Chairman Chee Hong Tat said Singapore will also unveil a “value unlock” package later this year to spur listed companies to raise shareholder returns.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Singapore Family Offices Face Rising Cost, Compliance Hurdles

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

    The fallout from the 2023 money laundering case has driven up costs and compliance hurdles for single family offices, prompting the ultra-rich to explore other banking alternatives.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    MAS Bars Former AIA Representative for Mis-selling Complex Products

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

    MAS imposed a three-year prohibition order after finding that the Insurance representative recommended unsuitable products without assessing the client’s financial situation.

    Sustainable Finance

    MAS-Led Green Investments Partnership Achieves US$510m First Close

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2025

    Backed by global and regional investors, the fund will channel capital into renewable energy, transport, and other green projects to accelerate Asia’s energy transition.

    Trading & Investment

    SGX RegCo Proposes Streamlined Rules for ETF Market-Makers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/09/2025

    The proposal includes easing administrative requirements for ETF market-makers by scrapping notification and announcement obligations.

    Structural Regulation

    MAS Clarifies AUM Definition, Personnel Rules for Fund Managers

    By Editors | 03/09/2025

    Revised guidelines introduce a formal definition of assets under management and specify experience requirements for executive directors and VCFM personnel.

    Cryptocurrency

    MAS Grants Straits Millennium Licence to Offer Crypto Services

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2025

    The MPI license will enable Straits Millennium to provide regulated cryptocurrency trading services to institutional clients.

    Liquidity Risk

    MAS Proposes Overhaul of Liquidity Risk Rules for Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/09/2025

    The draft guidelines call for stronger governance, stress testing, contingency plans and early-warning systems to address fast-moving liquidity risks in the digital era.

    Trading & Investment

    Thailand to Form Task Force to Revive Stock Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

    The task force will work on measures to improve stock market liquidity and restore investor confidence following market declines and fraud scandals.

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