MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE

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    AML / KYC

    MAS Issues Guidance on Mitigating Terrorism Financing Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/05/2023

    The guidance says money remittance services, banks, DPT service providers, precious stone and metals dealers, and non-profit organisations are vulnerable to TF threats.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore: ESG Registry Upgraded to Provide Better Data, Analytics

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/05/2023

    ESGpedia platform updated to provide greater data coverage, enhanced solutions and analytics, and assessment tools.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore Launches Sustainable Finance Training for Asset Managers

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 25/05/2023

    IMAS is introducing sustainable finance training courses to enhance capacity building within the asset management industry.

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    AML / KYC

    MAS Bars Insurance Agent for 8 Years After Corruption Conviction

    By Editors | 24/05/2023

    The former AIG and Liberty insurance agent paid bribes to an Indonesian Embassy official and one other individual.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS Launches AI & Data Analytics Talent Development Programme

    By Editors | 23/05/2023

    MAS will work with the IBF, educational institutions and training providers to develop and co-curate training programmes to address a shortage of AIDA talent.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Singapore, Shanghai Exchanges Sign MoU to Link ETF Markets

    By Editors | 23/05/2023

    A similar MoU was signed between SGX and SZSE in December 2021 which has led to three cross-market ETF listings.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    NY Fed, MAS Publish Results from Cross-Border Payments Study

    By Editors | 19/05/2023

    Each simulated payment scenario achieved end-to-end settlement in under thirty seconds on average using wholesale CBDCs.

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    Market Infrastructure

    MAS Issues “Close-to-Final” Derivatives Reporting Rule Updates

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/05/2023

    MAS set October 2024 as the commencement date for its new OTC derivatives reporting rules, aligning with ASIC.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    ICE Invites HK Firms to Trade Futures in Singapore

    By Editors | 14/05/2023

    ICE Clear Singapore received authorisation from the SFC allowing it to clear ICE Futures Singapore trades for Hong Kong-based clearing members.

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    MAS Reappoints Ravi Menon as Head for Two More Years

    By Editors | 14/05/2023

    Menon will serve as Managing Director until 31 May 2025 or his retirement from the Singapore Public Service, whichever is earlier.

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