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    Big Picture

    Adapting to Regulatory Changes is a Challenge for Insurers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2023

    Insurers must track regulatory changes and make operational adjustments to meet new requirements, said the Clearwater Analytics survey.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Singapore, China Announce New Bilateral Cooperation Agreements

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2023

    The agreements include a cross-border e-CNY pilot, a possible PayNow-UnionPay linkage, and an MoU between SGX and GFEX.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    MAS Finalises Code of Conduct for ESG Rating & Data Providers

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 07/12/2023

    The regulator expects providers to regularly review their methodologies and data sources for better transparency.

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    AML / KYC

    MAS Consults on Scope of Customers Relevant to COSMIC

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/12/2023

    Any person who requests the bank in Singapore to carry out a transaction would be in scope, whether or not an account has been opened or the transaction is carried out.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    MAS Establishes Energy Transition Acceleration Finance Partnership

    By Editors | 06/12/2023

    The new ‘energy transition acceleration finance partnership’ will help to mobilise capital to finance energy transition projects in Asia.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore Launches New National AI Strategy

    By Editors | 06/12/2023

    Singapore will collaborate with industry AI product development teams, create focused AI training programmes, and accept AI talent from around the world.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SGX Sets Out Listing Requirements for Active ETFs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/12/2023

    Active ETF managers must publish indicative NAV throughout the trading day, disclose NAV daily, and publish fund performance and portfolio holdings monthly.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore Unveils Asia-focused Blended Finance Initiative

    By Editors | 05/12/2023

    The blended finance platform will bring together concessional as well as commercial capital to invest in green and transition projects.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    Singapore Banks Cite Market, Operational Risks as Basel III Challenges

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2023

    With MAS implementing the last phase of Basel III requirements from July 2024, local banks have installed strong controls and programmes to ensure compliance.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    MAS Proposes Revisions to Capital Framework for AEs & ACHs

    By Editors | 05/12/2023

    The current capital framework for Approved Exchanges and Approved Clearing Houses may not adequately address liquidity risks, MAS said.

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