Singapore

AML / KYC

MAS Issues Consultation Response on FRC Framework

By Editors | 07/06/2020

Regulated entities will no longer need to seek MAS approval prior to commencing business arrangements with foreign related corporations; a 14-day ex-post notification will instead be required.

Securities / Derivatives

ESMA Clarifies Transparency Rules, Position Limits for Non-EU Venues

By Editors | 04/06/2020

ESMA has clarified its application of post-trade transparency requirements and the position limits regime to third-country trading venues.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Banks Pledge Relief to Landlords Providing Rent Waivers

By Editors | 03/06/2020

Singapore authorities, with the support of banks, have announced a package of measures that will help landlords with existing loan commitments and cashflow needs.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS to Assess Covid-19 Impact on Digital Bank Applicants

By Editors | 03/06/2020

MAS will reportedly interview digital bank applicants to understand the changes in their strategy as a result of Covid-19, including any impacts on their funding and profitability plans.

Enforcement

Singapore Authorities Commence Joint Investigation Into Hyflux

By Editors | 02/06/2020

Water treatment firm Hyflux entered the limelight in 2018 when it tried to restructure nearly S$3bn in debt. The company is suspected of breaching disclosure and accounting rules.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX to Launch Single Stock Futures on 15 June

By Editors | 02/06/2020

SGX has observed greater synchronisation and correlation between the price of futures and the underlying stocks, indicating growing institutional participation across both markets.

AML / KYC

Singapore Police Arrest Suspect in Covid-19 Money Laundering Case

By Editors | 01/06/2020

An overseas distribution company was defrauded of more than $646,000 for the purchase of N95 masks and personal protection gowns from a supposed supplier in Singapore.

Market Infrastructure

How Singapore’s New Rate Will Change the S$3.5tr Derivatives Market

By FinanceAsia | 31/05/2020

With the first interest rate swap transaction referencing the new Singapore Overnight Rate Average, the island state hopes to stay ahead of regional peers.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore to Develop Metrics to Assess Fairness of AI-driven Decisions

By Editors | 28/05/2020

UOB and Element AI will develop fairness metrics for credit risk scoring; HSBC, IAG Firemark Labs and Gradient Institute will develop fairness metrics for customer marketing.