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    MAS to Adjust Remuneration Rules for Financial Advisors

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2024

    The rules seek to promote proper supervision of financial advisers and reduce conflicts of interest and conduct risks in the industry.

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    AML / KYC

    MAS Consults on Suspension of Certain China Remittance Channels

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2024

    MAS proposes to continue with the suspension announced last December and to expand its scope to include legal entities.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    CFTC Exempts Two Singapore RMOs from SEF Registration

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/08/2024

    The exemptions bring the total number of exempted approved exchanges and recognised market operators from Singapore to 18.

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    Market Infrastructure

    MAS Forms Review Group to Boost Singapore’s Equities Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/08/2024

    The review group will propose measures to attract more listings, review regulatory frameworks, and improve market liquidity.

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    Enforcement

    Singapore Recovers $40 Million in Email Scam Bust

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/08/2024

    Collaboration between the SPF, Timor-Leste authorities and INTERPOL led to the largest business email compromise scam recovery.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS Paper Warns FIs of Cyber Risks Arising from GenAI

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 04/08/2024

    The paper focuses on deepfakes, GenAI-enabled phishing, AI-powered malware, data leakage and output manipulation.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Ripple Integrates Tokenised US Treasury Bills on XRP Ledger

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 04/08/2024

    Ripple established a partnership with Singapore-based OpenEden to integrate tokenised T-bills on the XRP Ledger.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore Government Creates Carbon Credit Alliance

    By ESG Investor | 02/08/2024

    The Singapore Carbon Market Alliance will serve as a platform for companies to acquire carbon credits, build knowledge, and discuss issues related to Article 6.

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    Market Infrastructure

    SGX RegCo CEO Urges Directors to Embrace Market Discipline

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/08/2024

    SGX is open to updating its safe harbour guidelines for forward-looking statements to encourage listed companies to make decision-useful disclosures.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    DBS, Deloitte Launch Tool to Help SMEs Close Decarbonisation Gaps

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/08/2024

    The new sustainability solution aligns with the TCFD framework and helps Singapore SMEs meet their reporting obligations more effectively.

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