Monetary Authority of Singapore

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Asia’s Conduct Equation

By Samuel Riding | 12/07/2016

Why taking a firm grip on the nebulous concept of conduct requires more than just money and resources.

KYC & CDD

Singapore Kicks Off CRS Consultation

By Samuel Riding | 12/07/2016

Trio of regulators pave way for introduction of the Standard by 2018.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

MAS Calls for Enhanced Security After Bank Heist

By Samuel Riding | 11/07/2016

Standard Chartered branch did not have a guard on duty when crime was committed.

KYC & CDD

Thomson Reuters Org ID Ensures Alignment With SG Banks’ KYC Practices

By Samuel Riding | 08/07/2016

Thomson Reuters Org ID KYC, the global Know Your Customer end-to-end client identity managed service, has adopted the Association of […]

Cloud & Infrastructure

MAS to Enhance Cloud Service Guidelines

By Samuel Riding | 05/07/2016

Revised guidelines will aim to protect FIs’ customer information and lessen risks from outsourcing.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Singapore, Australia Establish Fintech Tie-up

By Samuel Riding | 16/06/2016

Agreement aims to reduce regulatory uncertainty and time to market, MAS says.

Anti-Money Laundering

MAS Sets Up Dedicated AML Unit

By Samuel Riding | 14/06/2016

Singapore regulator will also create new enforcement unit, drawing in staff from different divisions.

Structural Regulation

MAS Eases Start-up, SME Crowd-funding Access

By Samuel Riding | 09/06/2016

Regulator to simplify qualification for issuers raising less than SGD5 million.

Cybersecurity

Regulators’ Cybersecurity Expectations Lack Clarity – Hogan Lovells

By Samuel Riding | 06/06/2016

Law firm says it is unclear what benchmarks Hong Kong and Singapore will use.