Singapore

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore’s ACRA Launches Guidebook for ESG Trainers

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

The guidebook will support the development of sustainability reporting training programmes and prepare professionals for climate disclosure requirements.

ESG / Sustainability

Gprnt Launches Nationwide Utility for Sustainability Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

SMEs can automatically convert utilities data into key sustainability indicators such as Scope 1 and 2 emissions, at no additional cost.

AML / KYC

FINMA Fines Julius Baer Over High-Risk Client Breaches

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/05/2025

Julius Baer has been fined CHF 4m over AML failures linked to high-risk clients in India, Singapore, and other branches.

Securities / Derivatives

Abaxx Set to Launch Singapore Gold Kilobar Futures

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/05/2025

Abaxx Technologies is set to launch Gold Kilobar Futures and a new spot trading platform in Singapore on 12 June 2025.

Market Infrastructure

SGX RegCo Proposes Shift to Disclosure-Based Regime

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

SGX RegCo is considering removing the profit test criterion or lowering it from the current SGD 30 million to around SGD 10-12 million.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Proposes Reforms to Streamline IPO Process

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

These proposals are part of the first set of initiatives recommended by the Equities Market Review Group earlier this year.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Approves Launch of First Tokenised Fund for Retail Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

With a USD 20 minimum investment, the Franklin Templeton tokenised money market fund aims to broaden access to a traditionally institutional asset class.

AML / KYC

ABS Releases New AML/CFT Guidance for Wealth Management Sector

By Manesh Samtani | 14/05/2025

Two best practice papers were released, one on SoW due diligence and the other on risks in the wealth management sector.

Sanctions

US Sanctions Asia Entities Facilitating Iran Oil Shipments to China

By Manesh Samtani | 14/05/2025

The sanctions include nine targets based in Hong Kong, three based in mainland China, and two based in Singapore.