Monetary Authority of Singapore

Resolution & Recovery

Singapore Government Introduces New RRP Regime

By Samuel Riding | 09/05/2017

Bill extends MAS powers over financial institutions in distress and their counterparties.

Anti-Money Laundering

MAS, Singapore Police Set up AML/CTF Partnership

By Samuel Riding | 25/04/2017

Group including 8 Singapore banks will ‘enhance detection and mitigation of transnational risks’.

AI Risk & Governance

MAS Chief Cites Technology as Top Regulatory Priority

By Samuel Riding | 24/04/2017

Ravi Menon cites banks exit from some market segments, but says costs not sufficient reason for regulatory rollback.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Hong Kong Pitches for Regtech Leadership

By JP Reimann | 13/04/2017

Regulators encourage mutual support and cooperation as industry players eye billions in cost savings.

Market Risk

FRTB on the Back Burner, For Now

By Samuel Riding | 10/04/2017

More immediate regulatory issues are taking precedent, but trading book review still warrants attention.

Structural Regulation

SGX Confirms Regulatory Subsidiary Chairman

By Samuel Riding | 07/04/2017

Professor Tan Cheng Han will take up role in the 3rd quarter this year, exchange says.

Market Risk

Counting Down to the ‘New’ VM Deadline

By Samuel Riding | 30/03/2017

1 September highly likely to be the final cut-off for meeting OTC derivatives margin requirements.

KYC & CDD

India, Singapore, Guangdong Join Shift to ID Card-based KYC

By Samuel Riding | 24/03/2017

Financial institutions could soon be able to access government-held information including biometric data.

Market Abuse

MAS, Singapore Police Seal Spoofing Conviction

By Samuel Riding | 23/03/2017

Former remisier manipulated prices of stocks; traded CFDs on resulting market movements.