Monetary Authority of Singapore

    Cybersecurity

    MAS Mandates 2FA for All Online Financial Accounts, Tightens Exemptions

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/07/2025

    MAS updates guidance to make two-factor authentication mandatory for all customers, shifting from a client-based to an access-based exemption model.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Singapore Penalises Law Firms Over Role in Money Laundering Case

    By Editors | 15/07/2025

    MinLaw has fined two firms and referred one lawyer for disciplinary action as part of a wider crackdown on professional enablers.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    SSFA Launches Industry Guide on Applying Singapore-Asia Taxonomy

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/07/2025

    The new guidance aims to strengthen transition financing across Southeast Asia by offering practical, industry-endorsed solutions.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    MAS Bans Former Great Eastern Adviser for Forgery and Misconduct

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/07/2025

    Jonathan Toh has been banned for five years by MAS after forging a client’s signature and misleading them about transferring an insurance policy.

    Sustainable Finance

    MAS Sustainability Report Offers Update on Path to Net-Zero

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2025

    The report sets out MAS’ latest steps to align financial resilience with long-term climate and environmental goals.

    Nature & Biodiversity

    Singapore Banks Unveil Asia’s First Nature-Climate Risk Study for Credit Portfolios

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/07/2025

    The study revealed food and agriculture companies, such as plantations and millers, were more at risk to nature-related disruptions than integrated firms with diversified operations.

    Cybersecurity

    BIS Paper Offers Roadmap for Addressing Quantum Threat in Banking

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/07/2025

    A new BIS paper outlines a roadmap for banks and supervisors to counter quantum computing threats, urging an immediate start.

    Tokenisation

    UK and Singapore Deepen Ties on Digital and Sustainable Finance

    By Editors | 06/07/2025

    Regulators to deepen collaboration on asset tokenisation and AI, while aligning on sustainable finance disclosures and capital market reforms.

    Trading & Investment

    FX Global Code Gains Traction in Asia, Middle East, GFXC Says

    By Editors | 05/07/2025

    The GFXC reports growing adherence from emerging markets and is now shifting its focus to increasing adoption among buy-side firms.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    MAS Penalises Major Banks in S$3 Billion Money Laundering Probe

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/07/2025

    MAS has penalised nine financial institutions, including Credit Suisse and UOB, for significant AML control failures linked to a major criminal case.

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