Singapore

    Capital / Liquidity

    MAS Sets New Capital and Liquidity Rules for Market Infrastructure Firms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/07/2025

    The new rules require FMIs to comply with enhanced solvency and liquidity thresholds to reinforce operational continuity in stress scenarios.

    AML / KYC

    MAS Mandates 2FA for All Online Financial Accounts, Tightens Exemptions

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/07/2025

    MAS updates guidance to make two-factor authentication mandatory for all customers, shifting from a client-based to an access-based exemption model.

    Enforcement

    Singapore Penalises Law Firms Over Role in Money Laundering Case

    By Editors | 15/07/2025

    MinLaw has fined two firms and referred one lawyer for disciplinary action as part of a wider crackdown on professional enablers.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore Proposes to Bar Convicted Money Launderers From Directorships

    By Editors | 15/07/2025

    The proposed legal amendments also aim to enhance the regulatory regime for accountants and reduce the compliance burden for companies.

    ESG / Sustainability

    SSFA Launches Industry Guide on Applying Singapore-Asia Taxonomy

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/07/2025

    The new guidance aims to strengthen transition financing across Southeast Asia by offering practical, industry-endorsed solutions.

    Enforcement

    MAS Bans Former Great Eastern Adviser for Forgery and Misconduct

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/07/2025

    Jonathan Toh has been banned for five years by MAS after forging a client’s signature and misleading them about transferring an insurance policy.

    AML / KYC

    GLEIF Approves Singapore's TradeGo as Qualified vLEI Issuer

    By Editors | 11/07/2025

    The integration of verifiable digital identities into TradeGo's blockchain platform is expected to cut compliance costs and streamline cross-border commodity finance.

    ESG / Sustainability

    MAS Sustainability Report Offers Update on Path to Net-Zero

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2025

    The report sets out MAS’ latest steps to align financial resilience with long-term climate and environmental goals.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore Banks Unveil Asia’s First Nature-Climate Risk Study for Credit Portfolios

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/07/2025

    The study revealed food and agriculture companies, such as plantations and millers, were more at risk to nature-related disruptions than integrated firms with diversified operations.

    Securities / Derivatives

    UK and Singapore Deepen Ties on Digital and Sustainable Finance

    By Editors | 06/07/2025

    Regulators to deepen collaboration on asset tokenisation and AI, while aligning on sustainable finance disclosures and capital market reforms.

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