Singapore

ESG / Sustainability

Australia Pledges Investments under Singapore’s FAST-P Initiative

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2024

The Australian government’s first investment will support clean energy and sustainable infrastructure projects across Southeast Asia.

Fintech / Regtech

DBS, EnterpriseSG, IMDA Launch Programme to Upskill SMEs on GenAI

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/12/2024

The programme offers SMEs a “structured, simplified approach” to discover use cases and practical applications of GenAI solutions for their business operations.

Enforcement

MAS Fines JPMorgan Over Misconduct by Relationship Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/12/2024

JPMorgan relationship managers misrepresented the price components in OTC bond transactions and overcharged clients.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore’s Top Companies Lead Global Sustainability Efforts: KPMG

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/12/2024

KPMG survey finds all of Singapore’s top 100 companies report on sustainability. However, challenges remain that warrant further attention.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Finalises New Leverage, Disclosure Requirements for REITs

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/11/2024

A minimum interest coverage ratio of 1.5 times and a 50 percent aggregate leverage cap apply to all REITs with immediate effect.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS: Singapore Banks Show Resilience to Global Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2024

Singapore banks still met the minimum capital and liquidity requirements in the Adverse scenario of the industry-wide stress test.

Enforcement

Singapore Court Commences Nickel Trading Fraud Trial

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2024

Ng Yu Zhi faces charges of fraudulent trading, cheating, forgery and money laundering. The trial is expected to take over 50 days.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Revises Notice 637 on Risk-based Capital Adequacy

By Editors | 28/11/2024

MAS updated Notice 637, which sets out risk-based capital adequacy requirements for locally-incorporated banks.

ESG / Sustainability

ASEAN Stock Exchanges to Issue RFI to Develop ESG Data Infrastructure

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/11/2024

The effort aims to enhance ESG data standardisation, attract global investors, and position ASEAN as a hub for sustainable development.