Singapore

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Tightens Remuneration Disclosure Rule for REIT Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2024

MAS has removed the exemption provision and made it mandatory to disclose CEO and director remuneration in the annual report.

Enforcement

Bank of Singapore Dismisses Staff Over Misuse of Medical Benefits

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2024

The employees submitted claims for supplements, baby milk and beauty products, which were non-claimable items.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Issues New Guidance on RFMC Transition

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/04/2024

New FAQs provide clarity on the application and assessment process and how existing RFMCs can ensure smooth functioning during the transition phase.

Enforcement

US Citizen Jailed in Singapore for Running Ponzi Scheme

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/04/2024

Michael Philip Atkins cheated more than 1,000 investors in a forex trading scheme involving more than S$18mn.

Capital / Liquidity

Asia-Pacific’s Long March Towards the Basel Endgame

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 26/04/2024

Those who think we’ve heard the last about the framework’s implementation should think again.

Enforcement

Singapore Court Sentences Money Mule to 10 Years Jail

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/04/2024

Muhammad Zahir Johana allowed his Singpass credentials to be used to open bank accounts that were used to receive scam proceeds.

ESG / Sustainability

AVPN Launches Social Investing Platform in Singapore

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/04/2024

ImpactCollab launched with MAS support, offering due diligence resources to facilitate impact investing and philanthropic giving.

Securities / Derivatives

Asia-first Transition Strategy Scouts Opportunities

By ESG Investor | 25/04/2024

Robeco’s Head of Fixed Income argues that the hunt for “perfect” forward-looking emissions data cannot stand in the way of progress.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX RegCo Proposes Rule Change to Empower Shareholders

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/04/2024

Part of a “value focus” approach, the rule change will require issuers to facilitate shareholder requisitioned general meetings.