Monetary Authority of Singapore

    Payments & Settlements

    Bank Indonesia Joins Nexus Project to Strengthen Cross-Border Payments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

    Joining the BIS-led initiative will help lower costs, improve speed and expand access to international transfers by linking domestic instant payment systems across borders.

    Data Privacy

    Singapore to Step Up Enforcement Against NRIC Misuse from 2027

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/02/2026

    The PDPC has flagged common data protection lapses, warning organisations to strengthen controls during system migrations and improve monitoring to detect unusual access patterns.

    Trading & Investment

    Singapore Starts Deploying S$5bn Equity Fund to Revive Local Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/01/2026

    Funds have been allocated to selected asset managers to boost liquidity, revive interest in local stocks and strengthen the depth of the domestic equity market.

    Operational Risk

    Singapore Asset Managers Brace for Rising Regulatory Demands

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/01/2026

    Asset managers in Singapore may need to revamp internal processes and workflows to meet supervisory expectations, increasing compliance requirements across the industry.

    Stablecoins

    Stablecoin Potential in Capital Markets Hindered by Regulatory Fragmentation, says ICMA

    By Mark Johnston | 21/01/2026

    New paper highlights convergence on reserve rules but warns that inconsistent global adoption and practical constraints create significant hurdles.

    Trading & Investment

    JP Morgan Receives Approval for Singapore EQDP Fund Launch

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

    The fund is part of the broader SGD 5 billion Equity Market Development Programme, which aims to attract more active investment in Singapore equities.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Singapore Launches SID Chairpersons Guild to Boost Governance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

    New SID initiative and MAS-linked Value Unlock programme aim to strengthen board leadership, investor engagement and market value creation among SGX-listed firms.

    Structural Regulation

    Singapore to Advise Vietnam on Regulatory Framework for New Financial Hubs

    By Mark Johnston | 15/01/2026

    Singapore will share expertise on governance and risk management as Vietnam develops its dual-hub international financial centre in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    MAS Bans Former Fund Manager Over Fraudulent Bond Trades

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/01/2026

    MAS has barred Sun Weiyeh for seven years after he was convicted of defrauding investors through improper bond transactions that caused losses to an externally held fund.

    Structural Regulation

    MAS, SGX Consult on Framework for New Global Listing Board

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/01/2026

    Separate consultations by MAS and SGX RegCo outline legal changes and listing rules to support US–Singapore dual listings under a proposed Global Listing Board.

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