Monetary Authority of Singapore

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Proposes Raising Share Financing Cap to Boost Market Participation

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2026

MAS has proposed the change after reviewing the existing framework and said the higher 90 percent cap would better support investor participation and market vibrancy.

Fintech / Regtech

FIX Offers Recommendations to Strengthen Singapore’s AI Risk Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2026

FIX proposes ten key recommendations for regulating AI, calling for greater board accountability, new systemic risk tests, and a clearer definition of "material change" for AI models.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Highlights Challenges in Halting Authorised Push Payment Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

MAS Chairman explains the complexity of distinguishing legitimate from fraudulent self-authorised transactions.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Equities Market Review Initiatives Show 'Initial Success'

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

Chee Hong Tat told Parliament that early signs of a market revival are emerging, but lasting progress will require a multi-year effort and discipline.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Starts Deploying S$5bn Equity Fund to Revive Local Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/01/2026

Funds have been allocated to selected asset managers to boost liquidity, revive interest in local stocks and strengthen the depth of the domestic equity market.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Asset Managers Brace for Rising Regulatory Demands

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/01/2026

Asset managers in Singapore may need to revamp internal processes and workflows to meet supervisory expectations, increasing compliance requirements across the industry.

Securities / Derivatives

JP Morgan Receives Approval for Singapore EQDP Fund Launch

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

The fund is part of the broader SGD 5 billion Equity Market Development Programme, which aims to attract more active investment in Singapore equities.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Launches SID Chairpersons Guild to Boost Governance

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

New SID initiative and MAS-linked Value Unlock programme aim to strengthen board leadership, investor engagement and market value creation among SGX-listed firms.

Enforcement

MAS Bans Former Fund Manager Over Fraudulent Bond Trades

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/01/2026

MAS has barred Sun Weiyeh for seven years after he was convicted of defrauding investors through improper bond transactions that caused losses to an externally held fund.