Singapore

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore, UK, Kenya Launch Alliance to Bolster Voluntary Carbon Markets

By Editors | 04/07/2025

The government-led alliance aims to restore corporate confidence and unlock climate finance by setting clear, high-integrity standards for voluntary carbon markets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ISDA, Ant International Launch New Report Under MAS’ Project Guardian

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/07/2025

The report outlines design principles, risk mitigation strategies, and real-world use cases for using tokenised bank liabilities and shared ledgers for cross-border payments and FX settlement.

Sanctions

US Sanctions Singapore Firm in Crackdown on Iranian Oil 'Shadow Fleet'

By Editors | 04/07/2025

The US has sanctioned a Singapore-based firm as part of a major crackdown on networks facilitating billions in Iranian oil sales.

Trending

Singapore Imposes Measures to Cool Private Property Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/07/2025

The government has raised SSD rates by four percentage points across all tiers and extended the holding period from three to four years

Capital / Liquidity

Singapore to Align Fund Liquidity Rules with Global Standards

By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2025

MAS will revise its fund liquidity rules to align with FSB and IOSCO standards, including mandating greater use of anti-dilution tools.

Enforcement

Singapore’s Anti-Scam Law Empowering Police Takes Effect

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025

The new law allows police to issue ROs limiting access to banking and credit facilities for individuals believed to be at imminent risk of transferring money to scammers.

Feature

MAS Proposes Clearer Risk Warnings for Complex Products

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2025

New rules aim to simplify disclosures, strengthen investor assessments, and ensure better safeguards for investors.

AML / KYC

1MDB Liquidators Sue StanChart for $2.7b Over Alleged AML Failures

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2025

Three firms allege that the bank enabled over 100 intra-bank transfers that helped conceal the movement of stolen public funds.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Proposes New Levies to Recoup Costs of Future Bank Failures

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2025

MAS proposes post-crisis levies on banks to recover resolution costs, with larger contributions from those holding more uninsured deposits.