Singapore

AML / KYC

Singapore Court Jails Ex-Citibank Banker in $3b Money Laundering Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/10/2025

Wang Qiming has been jailed for forging documents and aiding illicit fund movements linked to Singapore’s largest money-laundering case.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Forms 9-Nation Alliance to Dismantle Financial Scam Hubs

By Manesh Samtani | 24/10/2025

The 'Breaking Chains' operation will target virtual asset fraud and voice phishing syndicates based in Southeast Asia, with Interpol also participating.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Boosts Mobile App Security with New Portal and Global Partnership

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/10/2025

The CSA has launched a pilot Safe App Portal and signed an MoU with the App Defense Alliance to strengthen mobile app security standards and public trust.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Unveils Twin Quantum Security Frameworks for Consultation

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/10/2025

The CSA has proposed a national blueprint to help organisations secure critical systems and financial infrastructure ahead of the quantum era.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore to Unveil New Market Measures in November

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/10/2025

MAS will unveil new market and regulatory measures including expanded equity fund appointments and listing reforms to deepen liquidity and help listed companies unlock shareholder value.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Deepens Cyber Defences with Intel Sharing and Tech Initiatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/10/2025

Singapore will share classified threat intelligence with banks and infrastructure operators, while launching new initiatives to boost SME resilience, prepare for quantum threats, govern AI, and track ransomware.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Ranks Among Top Countries in New Global Risk Index

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/10/2025

The new index by Henley & Partners finds resilience increasingly concentrated in adaptive, well-governed nations amid compounding geopolitical and economic shocks.

Capital / Liquidity

Singapore's Drew & Napier Readies Lawsuit Over Credit Suisse AT1 Wipeout

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/10/2025

Under the proposed claims, hundreds of Asian investors seek compensation from Switzerland after a court ruled the Credit Suisse bond write-down unlawful.

ESG / Sustainability

G20 Pushes Climate Adaptation Plans, Backs Carbon Data Model

By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

New SFWG report details principles for integrating resilience into transition plans and seeks to bolster carbon market integrity through data standardisation.