Monetary Authority of Singapore

Structural Regulation

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.

Structural Regulation

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.

Structural Regulation

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.

Market Abuse

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.

Cloud & Infrastructure

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.

Cloud & Infrastructure

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.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore Regulator Reiterates Commitment Against Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing

By Editors | 20/07/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has outlined Singapore’s anti-money laundering regime, reiterating its commitment to safeguarding its financial system.

Structural Regulation

Challenges Ahead for New SGX Chief

By Editors | 15/07/2015

Former investment banker Loh Boon Chye will be presented with several challenges as he takes over at the helm of the Singapore Exchange.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore Offers Cooperation in Malaysia PM Probe

By Editors | 10/07/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has said it is cooperating with Malaysian authorities in a probe into allegations of almost $700 million being transferred into the personal accounts of Prime Minister Najib Razak.