Singapore

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore, Thailand Launch Real-time Payment Link

By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2021

The participating banks include DBS, OCBC, UOB, Bangkok Bank, Kasikornbank, Krung Thai Bank and Siam Commercial Bank.

Fintech / Regtech

DBS, JP Morgan, Temasek Team Up on Cross-border Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 28/04/2021

An open platform will be developed to enable real-time cross-border multi-currency payments, trade finance, foreign exchange and DVP securities settlements.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Forms Industry Group to Develop Asset Management Sector

By Editors | 28/04/2021

The Singapore Funds Industry Group will bring together key players to formulate strategies to develop the asset management ecosystem.

ESG / Sustainability

IMAS Launches ESG E-Learning Module for Asset Managers

By Editors | 27/04/2021

The module covers the EnRM Guidelines issued by MAS in December, supplemented with case studies to facilitate application by the industry.

Fintech / Regtech

DBS Goes Live on Trade Finance Network Contour

By Editors | 27/04/2021

Digital LC capabilities will be offered in Australia, China, Hong Kong and Singapore via Contour from this month.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Calls on Governments to Advance Digital Infrastructure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/04/2021

MAS will seek to build a consortium of countries to explore the potential of digital infrastructure for cross-border use.

ESG / Sustainability

Environmental Disclosure a Focal Point for Singapore FIs: Study

By Editors | 26/04/2021

Financial institutions in Singapore place significant importance on ESG performance, with a heavy focus on climate considerations.

Enforcement

SG Police Lay More Charges in Nickel Trading Fraud Case

By Editors | 26/04/2021

Ng Yu Zhi allegedly cheated five individuals into paying around S$8.8mn for nonexistent forward contracts purported to be for the sale of nickel to a metals trader.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Launches New FFA, Futures For Managing Freight Risk

By Editors | 21/04/2021

The new contracts offer participants more precise hedging tools as a recovery drives demand for iron ore and minor bulks, SGX said.