Singapore

Market Infrastructure

SGX to Develop New India Derivative Products

By Manesh Samtani | 20/02/2018

New products will allow SGX participants to maintain exposure to India’s capital markets, following  the decision to stop issuing market data licenses to overseas exchanges.

Big Picture

Singapore Banks Set for Profitability, Asset Quality Boost in 2018 – Moody’s

By Garima Chitkara | 19/02/2018

DBS, OCBC and UOB will see greater interest income due to increased rates and improved capital buffers as oil and gas NPAs were recognised and provisioned in 2017.

Capital / Liquidity

Singapore to Raise Focus on Investment Fund Conduct, Governance

By Garima Chitkara | 15/02/2018

MAS executive director also speaks about variable capital structure framework for investment funds slated for implementation in 2018.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Consults on E-Payment Guidelines

By Editors | 14/02/2018

The guidelines set standards on financial institutions providing e-payment services and their users.

Market Infrastructure

Industry Initiative Set to Streamline MAS 610 Compliance

By Editors | 12/02/2018

AxiomSL-led initative will define open taxonomy and standardise interpretations for the revised MAS 610 reporting mandate.

AML / KYC

MAS Encourages Fintech Use for KYC, AML Checks

By Garima Chitkara | 08/02/2018

Monetary Authority of Singapore says technology-based customer due diligence could increase the quality of risk management for financial institutions.

Market Infrastructure

Singapore, Malaysia Unveil Plans for Cross Border Stock Trading Link

By Manesh Samtani | 07/02/2018

Link to be operational by year-end; will enable cross-border trading, clearing, settlement of shares between SGX and Bursa Malaysia.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Fund Managers Highlight Political Risk: IMAS Survey

By Garima Chitkara | 27/01/2018

Majority of respondents expect to follow multi-asset strategy in response to political pressures; managers also concerned about fintech disruption and compliance costs.

Enforcement

Singaporean Jailed for 4 Months for ‘False Trading’

By Editors | 24/01/2018

Mok Piak Liang convicted of manipulating share price to push up value of stock pledged to margin account and avoid having to top-up account by other means.