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Structural Regulation
Singapore Announces Re-appointments to the MAS Board of Directors
By Editors | 03/06/2014
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the re-appointments of Lim Hng Kiang, the city-state’s Minister for Trade and Industry to the MAS board of directors as deputy chairman for a further period of two years with effect from 1 June 2014.
Structural Regulation
Singapore-listed Companies to Apply IFRS in 2018
By Editors | 30/05/2014
Singapore-incorporated companies listed on Singapore Exchange (SGX) will apply a new financial reporting framework identical to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in 2018, according to the Singapore Accounting Standards Council.
Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore, US Agree on FATCA Arrangement
By Editors | 06/05/2014
Singapore has reached an agreement with the United States under a law that require foreign banks, investment funds and insurers to hand over information about Americans’ account to the US Internal Revenue Service.
Payments & Settlements
Singapore, Brunei Regulators Sign Bilateral Cooperation Pact
By Editors | 22/04/2014
The Monetary Authority of Singapore and its counterpart in Brunei have agreed to expand bilateral cooperation into new areas of partnership including monetary management and banking supervision.
Anti-Money Laundering
Growing Awareness of Anti-Money Laundering in Asia Pacific
By Editors | 31/03/2014
According to KPMG’s Global AML Survey 2014, 88 percent of more than 300 respondents worldwide said that AML is a priority for senior management.
Structural Regulation
Management Changes at Monetary Authority of Singapore
By Editors | 27/03/2014
The Monetary Authority of Singapore announced senior management changes within the organisation.
Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore to Regulate Virtual Currency Exchanges
By Editors | 13/03/2014
The Monetary Authority of Singapore said it will regulate virtual currency intermediaries, to combat potential risks from money-laundering or terrorism-related financing.
Structural Regulation
Singapore Plans New Measures to Strengthen Stock Market
By Editors | 10/02/2014
Singapore regulators plan wide-scale reforms to regulations governing equity markets.
Cryptocurrency
Singapore’s First Bitcoin ATM to Arrive in March Amid Regulatory Warning
By Editors | 04/02/2014
Singaporeans will be able to swap their physical dollars for Bitcoins when the first ATM for the virtual currency lands next month.
Trading & Investment
Singapore Opens RQFII License for Local Financial Institutions
By Editors | 28/01/2014
The Monetary Authority of Singapore introduces Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (RQFII) license, bolstering the country’s credentials as an offshore yuan hub.
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