Singapore

AML / KYC

Singapore, Malaysia Dismantle Money Laundering Syndicate

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/08/2024

Malaysian police arrested 12 individuals for suspected money laundering using Singapore bank accounts. One of the individuals was charged in Singapore this week.

Fintech / Regtech

Getting Your Ducks in a Row for APAC Rules Rewrites

By Priya Kundamal | 19/08/2024

DTCC’s Priya Kundamal discusses the lessons learned from markets that have implemented the first phase of changes to derivatives reporting rules.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Consults on Changes to Financial Statement Requirements for CIS

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/08/2024

MAS has proposed allowing authorised schemes to adopt SFRS (I) instead of RAP 7, while retaining certain critical disclosures within the CIS Code.

AML / KYC

Singapore Charges Ex-Bankers in Money Laundering Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/08/2024

Former Citibank and Julius Baer relationship managers are accused of forging documents, money laundering and obstructing justice.

ESG / Sustainability

SFIA Collaborates with STACS ESGpedia on Regional ESG Reporting

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/08/2024

SFIA appointed STACS ESGpedia as the official technology partner for the SAFE initiative, enhancing tools for corporates in ESG reporting.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Partners with Banks and Tech Firms on Quantum Security

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/08/2024

MAS and participating banks will experiment with “Quantum Key Distribution” solutions to address the cybersecurity threats posed by quantum computing.

Crypto / Digital Assets

DBS Pilots New Blockchain-Powered Treasury Management Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/08/2024

DBS said Ant International will pilot the platform, reducing the time taken to settle cross-border intra-group transactions to seconds.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Publishes Compliance Toolkits for LFMCs and VCF Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/08/2024

The compliance toolkits offer fund managers guidance on approvals, notifications and other regulatory submissions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Grants MPI License to Crypto Custody Firm BitGo

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/08/2024

BitGo will be able to provide institutional clients with secure digital asset transactions through its insured cold storage custody platform.