Singapore

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    SGX Revamps Organisational Structure to Boost Growth

    By Mark Johnston | 15/09/2023

    SGX has announced a new organisational structure and senior management appointments to enhance its multi-asset capabilities and growth prospects.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore Launches Largest Ever Equity ETF to Drive Climate Action

    By Editors | 14/09/2023

    The SGX-listed fund is managed by BlackRock and anchored by Prudential, with additional backing from investors that include Temasek and Singlife.

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    AML / KYC

    Singapore Announces New Initiatives to Support Family Offices

    By Editors | 14/09/2023

    The initiatives will help new family offices orientate themselves in Singapore and strengthen their financial crime compliance capabilities.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Understanding AI in Blockchain Key to Smart Contracts Growth 

    By Jill Wong | 13/09/2023

    The interaction of AI and blockchain technology means the sophistication of smart contracts is breaking new ground.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    ASEAN Exchanges Agree on New Set of ESG Metrics

    By Editors | 13/09/2023

    Previously, Environment (E) and Social (S) metrics were developed. The exchanges have now agreed on complementary Governance (G) metrics.

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    AML / KYC

    Singapore’s PayNow to End ‘Nickname’ Feature Next Year

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2023

    The removal of the nickname option from PayNow has been prompted by growing cases of scams and a need to bolster online security.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Singapore Exchange Reorganises Capital Markets Business Units

    By Editors | 12/09/2023

    The debt capital market and corporate client coverage units have been folded into SGX’s equity capital markets division.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS to Exempt Some Market Operators from ACH/RCH Rules

    By Editors | 10/09/2023

    The exemption applies to platforms that provide services to facilitate trading and settlement, but don’t actually act as a central counterparty of clear or settle trades centrally.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    SGX RegCo Seeks to Align Listing Rules with ISSB Standards

    By Jill Wong | 07/09/2023

    SGX Regco is seeking to align listing rules with ISSB Standards by year-end in order to guide companies on how to explain the impact of climate change on their business.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    SGX Gains Connectivity to FIA Tech’s Trade Data Network 

    By Editors | 07/09/2023

    The new connectivity will give SGX members greater transparency into their trade give up/ take in process.

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