Singapore

MAS Reprimands SGX for Market Outages

By Editors | 25/06/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has reprimanded the Singapore Exchange for lapses related to market outages and is directing it to improve recovery capabilities and processes.

Singapore Exchange Consults Industry on Sustainability Reporting

By Editors | 14/05/2015

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is seeking industry views on a plan that will eventually see its more than 800 listed companies implement sustainability reporting on a “comply or explain’ basis.

Securities / Derivatives

ESMA Announces Third Country CCP Recognition for Asia

By Editors | 29/04/2015

ESMA announces recognition of ten third-country CCPs established in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore.

Facilitating Securities-based Crowdfunding in Singapore

By Editors | 22/04/2015

The MAS securities-based crowdfunding consultation paper is timely, given the growing interest in recent years.

Singapore Plans Position Accounts for Central Depository Members

By Editors | 31/03/2015

To boost the post-trade environment of the Singapore securities market, Singapore Exchange (SGX) plans to introduce position accounts for clearing members of the Central Depository (CDP).

SGX Expands FX Footprint with RMB, Taiwan Dollar Futures

By Editors | 11/03/2015

Singapore Exchange (SGX) will add new Asian currency futures contracts to its foreign exchange (FX) futures offering, in line with the global G20 regulatory reforms in over-the-counter derivatives sector aimed at boosting trading on electronic platforms.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Signs Regional Pact for Cross-Border Capital Raising

By Editors | 03/03/2015

Securities market authorities from Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand have agreed to allow cross-border capital raising, aimed at deepening economic relationships among members of the southeast Asian nations.

Singapore Exchange to Eventually Allow One-Share Trading

By Editors | 19/02/2015

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) will eventually let investors trade one share at a time, said executive vice-president Chew Sutat, although such policy would depend on the readiness of the market.

Singapore Exchange, Clearbridge Ink Crowdfunding Platform Deal

By Editors | 27/01/2015

Singapore Exchange said it is partnering with venture capital firm Clearbridge Accelerator Pte Ltd to develop a capital-raising platform for entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises in Asia.