Singapore

Singapore Launches Consultation on Proposed Online Safety Legislation

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/11/2024

The proposed reforms include a complaints mechanism for victims, statutory torts for legal redress and measures to increase accountability for harmful content.

Enforcement

Singapore Court Jails Ex-DBS Staff for Unauthorised Access to Customer Data

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/11/2024

Huang Pin Wen was sentenced to eight months and seven weeks in jail for accessing customer information, including at the request of an illegal moneylender.

AML / KYC

Singapore Court Fines Jeweller for Failing to Perform CDD

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/11/2024

The case is Singapore’s first prosecution under the Precious Stones and Precious Metals (Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing) Act.

MAS Streamlines Product Approval Process for Life Insurers

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/11/2024

Revised notices ease the approval process, requiring life insurers to seek prior approval only for products with features entirely new to the industry.

Fintech / Regtech

EU and Singapore Strengthen Cooperation on AI Safety

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/11/2024

The US also launched the “International Network of AI Safety Institutes” to drive alignment and encourage safe, secure, and trustworthy AI innovation around the world.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Issues Response on Enhancing Deposit Insurance Scheme

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2024

MAS released a second set of responses to proposals aimed at improving the operational efficiency of the deposit insurance scheme.

AML / KYC

Singapore: $1.4b from Overseas Suspects Surrendered to State

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2024

Police said 15 of 17 suspected money launderers who fled Singapore agreed to surrender assets to end the cases against them.

Enforcement

Singapore Court Sentences Hin Leong Founder to 17.5 Years Jail

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/11/2024

OK Lim was sentenced for defrauding HSBC and instigating forgery. The court said his actions severely damaged Singapore’s reputation.

Enforcement

Singapore Police Investigate 288 Suspects in Scams Totaling S$6.54m

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2024

The Singapore Police Force conducted a two-week operation uncovering 1,208 scam cases, including job, e-commerce, and investment scams.