Monetary Authority of Singapore

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    Stablecoins

    UPDATED: NYDFS, SEC Scrutinise Paxos Over BUSD Stablecoin

    By Editors | 13/02/2023

    Paxos is the issuer of a Binance-branded stablecoin that ranks as the third-largest, as well as its own stablecoin called Pax Dollar, the sixth largest.

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    Structural Regulation

    Singapore Proposes to Permanently Allow Electronic Meetings

    By Editors | 10/02/2023

    Under proposed amendments, companies, VCCs and business trusts will continue to have the option of conducting fully virtual or hybrid general meetings.

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    Cloud & Infrastructure

    As Regulation Evolves, Regtech Will Continue to Boom  

    By Leo Labeis | 09/02/2023

    The success of the Digital Regulatory Reporting (DRR) programme highlights the opportunity that regtech presents and the increasingly important role technology will play in compliance, says Leo Labeis.

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    Supervision & Enforcement

    Singapore, Brunei to Deepen Cooperation on Banking, Insurance Supervision

    By Editors | 04/02/2023

    New MoU will deepen cooperation by facilitating information exchange and cross border on-site inspections between the two jurisdictions.

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    Thailand: New Crypto Custody Regulations Take Effect

    By Tung Li Lim | 19/01/2023

    The regulations provide clarity on the IT controls custody providers must have in place to mitigate cyber risks in their management of crypto wallets and keys.

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    Cryptocurrency

    2022: A Roaring Year for Digital Assets in Singapore

    By Angela Ang | 18/01/2023

    Angela Ang looks back at digital asset developments in 2022 in Singapore, and ahead to what to expect in 2023.

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    Sustainable Finance

    Bank of Singapore Adopts Stewardship Principles for Responsible Investors

    By Editors | 12/01/2023

    Bank of Singapore has become the first private bank to adopt the Singapore Stewardship Principles for Responsible Investors.

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    Payments & Settlements

    PayNow-UPI Linkage is Ready for Launch: MAS Official

    By Editors | 11/01/2023

    MAS chief fintech officer Sopnendu Mohanty said the integration of the two payment networks is “ready and waiting for launch”.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    SGX RegCo Finalises Rules on Independent Director Tenure

    By Editors | 11/01/2023

    Listing rule changes introduce a nine-year tenure limit for independent directors and requirements for enhanced remuneration disclosures in annual reports.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Singapore’s New Crypto Rules Too Restrictive, Says Industry Body

    By Editors | 10/01/2023

    A blanket ban on providing credit could push retail investors to lend their crypto tokens via unregulated offshore firms.

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