Monetary Authority of Singapore

    AI Risk & Governance

    MAS Proposes Governance Framework for Agentic AI in Finance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/07/2026

    The framework provides runtime safeguards to ensure autonomous AI agents act within predefined boundaries before executing financial tasks.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    MAS Gprnt, SGX Partner to Strengthen Climate Reporting for Listed Firms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/07/2026

    The partnership will upgrade the ESGenome disclosure portal to simplify ISSB-aligned reporting, transition planning, and supply chain engagement for listed companies.

    Liquidity Risk

    MAS Finalises Tougher Liquidity Risk Rules for Fund Managers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/07/2026

    New guidelines introduce quantitative thresholds for illiquid assets and mandate the availability of anti-dilution tools to protect investors.

    Structural Regulation

    MAS to Introduce Protected Cell Company Structure for Insurance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2026

    The move aims to boost alternative risk transfer solutions, alongside a new fast-track approval process for non-traditional investment funds.

    Cybersecurity

    Post-Quantum Push Exposes Widening Gap Between Regulators and FIs

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 30/06/2026

    Despite accelerating cryptography timelines, many APAC entities still treat quantum risk as a distant concern.

    Payments & Settlements

    Singapore Banks Launch Framework to Support Ageing Population

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2026

    Industry-led initiatives include wider cash access, streamlined estate processes, and new protocols for customers with cognitive decline in a first-for-Asia effort.

    Structural Regulation

    MAS Amends Adviser Rules for Global Listing Board

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/06/2026

    MAS has updated its business conduct notice for corporate finance advisers, introducing specific due diligence provisions for a new category of internationally-listed products.

    AI Risk & Governance

    MAS to Launch Finance Institute to Scale AI and Tokenisation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/06/2026

    MAS will establish a new institute to accelerate technology adoption, providing industry toolkits, sandboxes, and a knowledge hub.

    Payments & Settlements

    Singapore Charts Path for 'PayNow Gen 2' Payments Overhaul

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/06/2026

    MAS and ABS have announced QR code interoperability, streamlined online checkouts, and new business capabilities to future-proof the nation’s instant payments infrastructure.

    Trading & Investment

    GTN and Koscom to Build Global Order Hub for Korean Firms

    By Editors | 28/06/2026

    The partnership will provide Korean securities firms with a one-stop gateway to upgrade their infrastructure for accessing more than 90 global markets.

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