Monetary Authority of Singapore

Liquidity Risk

MAS Considering Review of Liquidity Risk Framework for Asset Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2025

MAS will study the need to review the current liquidity risk management framework and engage with the industry when ready.

Cybersecurity

Singapore Panel of Cyber Experts Convenes for Inaugural Meeting

By Editors | 21/04/2025

The CTREX Panel, formed in August 2024, said FIs should start preparing for a post-quantum security landscape, among other recommendations.

Supervision & Enforcement

Singapore Sharpens Enforcement Focus on Money Laundering, Digital Assets, Scams

By Nathan Lynch | 17/04/2025

MAS has signposted a deliberate shift in enforcement priorities as financial crime risks soar across APAC, writes Nathan Lynch.

Anti-Money Laundering

MAS Proposes Amendments to AML/CFT Rules for FIs and VCCs

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2025

MAS proposes the explicit inclusion of PF in the AML/CFT framework, stricter STR filing timelines, and enhanced transparency requirements for trusts.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Ransomware Attack Exposes Data of Bank Customers

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2025

A ransomware attack on a printing service provider has exposed the personal information of over 11,000 DBS and Bank of China customers.

Payments & Settlements

Asian Central Banks to Jointly Establish Multilateral Payments Scheme

By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2025

RBI, BNM, BSP, MAS and BOT aim to make the Nexus platform a scalable multilateral model for connecting instant payment systems globally.

Capital Adequacy

MAS Proposes Refinements to RBC 2 Framework for Insurers

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/04/2025

The proposals include a counter-cyclical adjustment for equity investment risk and stricter criteria for capital instruments.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

MAS Finalises Rule Changes to Improve Retail Client Safeguards

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/03/2025

Enhancements to pre and post-transaction safeguards for retail clients purchasing investment products will come into effect on 29 December 2025.

Capital Adequacy

MAS Confirms Plans to Revise Rules for Exchanges and Clearing Houses

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/03/2025

MAS will tighten solvency requirements for capital market FMIs and require them to hold sufficient cash for recovery or orderly wind-down.