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Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS to Clarify Regulatory Treatment of Tokenised Funds
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/03/2024
MAS is reviewing its regulatory framework to ensure it addresses the legal and regulatory implications of tokenised funds.
ESG / Sustainability
Former MAS Chief Takes on Role as Ambassador for Climate Action
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/03/2024
Ravi Menon was the longest-serving managing director at MAS where he spearheaded initiatives in green finance, transition financing and blended finance.
AML / KYC
MAS Requiring Family Office Applicants to Respond to Queries Faster
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/03/2024
A 30-day deadline is being reportedly imposed for responses to queries from the regulator. Late responses could result in application dismissal.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX RegCo Requires Large Issuers to Submit Proposed AGM Dates
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/03/2024
The regulator highlighted that shareholders’ ability to attend AGMs is hindered if multiple AGMs are clustered within the same period.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX to Start Disclosing Commodity Positions of Traders in Q3
By Editors | 26/03/2024
SGX will start disclosing commitment of traders reports weekly, initially for iron ore, rubber and freight, to attract more overseas participation in its markets.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX Proposed to Refine Cap on Clearing Member Liability
By Editors | 25/03/2024
The proposed cap is designed to provide clearing members certainty on their potential exposures when multiple defaults occur.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX Announces New Listing Under Shanghai ETF Link
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 21/03/2024
The listing strengthens the collaboration between SGX and SSE, expanding their ETF product link to three offerings in total.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Grab Introduces Crypto Payments for Singapore Customers
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 20/03/2024
Grab’s new partnership with payments provider Triple-A allows it to offer wallet top-up option using Bitcoin, Ether, XSGD, USDC, and USDT.
MAS to Release Revised Fair Dealing Guidelines for FIs Soon
By Nithya Subramanian | 19/03/2024
The updated guidelines will apply in a “risk proportionate manner” and ensure that customers are treated fairly, said MAS’ Ho Hern Shin.
ESG / Sustainability
UNDP, MAS, GLEIF Launch Whitepaper on Project Savannah
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 18/03/2024
The whitepaper details Project Savannah’s goals and strategy for empowering MSMEs in sustainability reporting through three key pillars.
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