Monetary Authority of Singapore

    ICE Clear Singapore Recognised as Third Country CCP

    By Editors | 06/10/2015

    Intercontinental Exchange has announced that ICE Clear Singapore has been recognised as a third-country central counterparty in accordance with the European Market Infrastructure Regulation.

    MAS Proposes Margin Requirements for Non-Centrally Cleared OTC Derivatives

    By Editors | 03/10/2015

    The Monetary Authority of Singapore has issued a consultation paper proposing to implement margin requirements for non-centrally cleared OTC derivative trades to reduce counterparty credit risks.

    MAS Enhances Regulatory Safeguards for Investors

    By Editors | 25/09/2015

    The Monetary Authority of Singapore will proceed with enhancements to its regulatory framework for safeguarding investors’ interests.

    Singapore Regulator Seeks to Enhance Supervisory Powers and Strengthen Business Conduct

    By Editors | 21/09/2015

    MAS proposes legislative amendments to enhance its supervisory powers and strengthen business conduct of regulated entities.

    MAS Cites Tax Concerns as ARFP Stumbling Block

    By Editors | 19/09/2015

    The Monetary Authority of Singapore has cited unfair tax treatments as its reason for not moving forward with the Asia Region Funds Passport scheme.

    SGX Launches Listings Committees to Aid in Decisions

    By Editors | 16/09/2015

    The Singapore Exchange has announced the launch of a new Listings Advisory Committee, a Listings Disciplinary Committee and a Listings Appeals Committee, effective from October 7.

    ASEAN Regulators Ease Cross-Border Capital Raising

    By Editors | 08/09/2015

    Regulators in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand have jointly issued a handbook to streamline the review framework for cross-border equity and debt securities offerings in ASEAN.

    MAS Seeks to Strengthen Enforcement Regime

    By Editors | 26/08/2015

    The Monetary Authority of Singapore has proposed new rules aimed at strengthening the effectiveness of its enforcement regime in deterring market misconduct.

    MAS to Strengthen Dialogue with Financial Industry

    By Editors | 29/07/2015

    Creation of the new Financial Centre Advisory Panel aimed at strengthening dialogue and partnership with the financial industry.

    Singapore Regulator Creates FinTech & Innovation Group

    By Editors | 28/07/2015

    The Monetary Authority of Singapore has announced the formation of a new FinTech and Innovation Group within its organisation structure with effect from 1 August 2015.

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